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DE11 EVK

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,549 mi
Last recorded130,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 EVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 130,549 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 130,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 126,507 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 126,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly rotten- in large hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 124,294 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 116,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 116,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 108,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,489 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2021 101,489 miles

Front Upper Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements border detreated (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2020 87,528 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective also rear exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody components corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2020 87,528 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective also rear exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody components corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2020 87,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slight corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation offside slower (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,394 miles

both rear tyres perishing and loosing shape

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 20,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 15,073 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE11 EVK is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

DE11 EVK is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DE11 EVK shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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