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DE61 XFA

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,640 mi
Last recorded156,640 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XFA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 156,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit @2mm (225 40 18Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit @2.5mm (225 40 18Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 149,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 141,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 141,426 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 130,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,823 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2021 101,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 50,338 miles

Covers fitted to engine and underneath obscuring components.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,956 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 XFA is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

DE61 XFA is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is DE61 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 XFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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