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DF11 EWL

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,930 mi
Last recorded112,930 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 EWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3mm in primary grooves 32/06, Bridgestone 205/55/16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 112,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3mm in primary grooves 32/06, Bridgestone 205/55/16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fill washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,752 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 106,752 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 101,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,353 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 83,353 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 78,436 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,881 miles

Exhaust emssion (pass) no acceleration detected

Plastics sheets fitted under

Fail 5 Aug 2016 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emssion (pass) no acceleration detected

Plastics sheets fitted under

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,720 miles

exhaust emssion(pass)no acceleration detected

plastic sheet fitted under

Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust emssion(pass)no acceleration detected

plastic sheet fitted under

Fail 23 Jul 2014 24,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,236 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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DF11 EWL is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF11 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

DF11 EWL is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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