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DE61 XEM

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XEM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,605 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 64,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 63,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,054 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,053 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,129 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,475 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)

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 XEM is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM?

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What year was DE61 XEM registered?

DE61 XEM is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is DE61 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 XEM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE61 XEM have outstanding finance?

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