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DE61 XES

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,418 mi
Last recorded87,418 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,569 miles

low emissions form limiter fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2024 84,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low emissions form limiter fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,633 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed large hole in rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has large hole in centre of box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has slight cracking around mounting screws (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,495 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 74,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 71,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XES is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

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

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