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DA61 HSE

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,975 mi
Last recorded94,975 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 HSE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 94,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2025 94,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,739 miles

n/s headlamp loose

under bonnet insulation loose

Fail 17 Dec 2024 85,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp damage/insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket snapped (4.1.1 (c))

n/s headlamp loose

under bonnet insulation loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,467 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 76,467 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS on

under bonnet insulation loose

Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,351 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,440 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,090 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,362 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 34,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,260 miles

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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DA61 HSE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA61 HSE, 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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What year was DA61 HSE registered?

DA61 HSE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DA61 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 HSE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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