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DE11 CXM

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,271 mi
Last recorded144,271 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 CXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,271 miles

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED/BUSHES WORN

WASHERS LAZY

Pass 4 Sep 2024 130,206 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 130,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,587 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 117,587 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,798 miles

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,277 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,590 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,202 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 69,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,641 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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DE11 CXM is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE11 CXM, 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 DE11 CXM registered?

DE11 CXM is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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