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DE61 XEP

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XEP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,009 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,014 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 80,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 77,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,740 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 60,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 45,918 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 45,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,018 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 XEP is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XEP, 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

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What year was DE61 XEP registered?

DE61 XEP is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is DE61 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 XEP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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