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DE61 JZT

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,472 mi
Last recorded160,472 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 JZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 160,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 149,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2024 149,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 140,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 86,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,975 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,576 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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DE61 JZT is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZT, 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

How do I check the history of DE61 JZT?

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What year was DE61 JZT registered?

DE61 JZT is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is DE61 JZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 JZT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE61 JZT have outstanding finance?

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