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DE61 XER

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,060 mi
Last recorded185,060 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 185,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 182,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,026 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 153,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 121,550 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 121,540 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,569 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 109,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,090 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres on 3mm

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 XER is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XER, 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 XER registered?

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

Is DE61 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 XER 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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