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DE61 XEY

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,702 mi
Last recorded88,702 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 67,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,740 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,025 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,749 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 27 Oct 2015 31,749 miles

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

front brake pads are wearing very low

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,334 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 XEY is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

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

Is DE61 XEY safe to buy?

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Does DE61 XEY have outstanding finance?

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