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AU11 XEW

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

258,407 mi
Last recorded258,407 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XEW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 258,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 256,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge, 3mm overall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge, overall 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 239,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 218,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 195,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 166,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fluctuation 50KG (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn too 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 166,661 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fluctuation 50KG (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn too 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 144,092 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays obstructing veiw of some testable items

Fail 23 Mar 2018 144,092 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays obstructing veiw of some testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,904 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AU11 XEW is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU11 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU11 XEW registered?

AU11 XEW is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is AU11 XEW safe to buy?

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