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DE61 EYR

2011 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,903 mi
Last recorded195,903 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 EYR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2023 195,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 177,719 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 177,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached center clap corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 176,786 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 176,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 167,433 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer shell slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 162,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 159,669 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,350 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 156,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket is broken and has a temporary fixing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,647 miles

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

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

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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DE61 EYR is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE61 EYR, 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 DE61 EYR registered?

DE61 EYR is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is DE61 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 EYR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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