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DF11 CJU

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,158 mi
Last recorded159,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 CJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 159,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 140,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 133,144 miles

Central Front front exhaust flexi pipe coming away from outer sheild

Central Rear heat sheild over silancer loose

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

Nearside Front Outer nsf front wing corroded

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 133,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front front exhaust flexi pipe coming away from outer sheild

Central Rear heat sheild over silancer loose

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

Nearside Front Outer nsf front wing corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear rear silancer heat shield loose

Fail 15 Aug 2022 125,941 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear rear silancer heat shield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2021 113,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wiper poor

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,519 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and hanger snapped

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,418 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 81,479 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear discs also worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF11 CJU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF11 CJU, 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 DF11 CJU registered?

DF11 CJU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 August 2011.

Is DF11 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF11 CJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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