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DA61 VMX

2011 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,688 mi
Last recorded121,688 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 121,688 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 121,686 miles

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

Engine oil level low.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 119,633 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 119,633 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,030 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 115,030 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,192 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,756 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,494 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 VMX is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DA61 VMX, 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 DA61 VMX registered?

DA61 VMX is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is DA61 VMX safe to buy?

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