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AU61 OWM

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 135,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than nearside rear -advise attention

corrosion in rear suspension components

engine oil leak.advise attention asap

rear discs worn

rear tyres perished

tpms light illuminated ,presume for pressure low rather than a fault within the system

unable to check offside front suspension components due to broken spring pushing down on anti roll bar link -components will need rechecking after spring fitted correctly-for wear

Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,854 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,640 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back box corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 108,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear exhaust brackets broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm also worn on inner edge 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers smear slightly (aero

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

underside rusty condition, also back box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 108,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear exhaust brackets broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm also worn on inner edge 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Front wipers smear slightly (aero

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

underside rusty condition, also back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,067 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,064 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,529 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,848 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,653 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU61 OWM is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU61 OWM, 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.

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AU61 OWM is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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