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DA61 XEY

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XEY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 114,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 98,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

suspension component rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2024 98,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

suspension component rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,613 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,756 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 82,753 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,615 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 22 Dec 2017 64,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 13 Dec 2017 64,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,749 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,889 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)

child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DA61 XEY is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

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

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