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DG11 HVY

2011 Seat Leon

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 HVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,301 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 121,287 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,641 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 116,630 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working with side light turn on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on number plate light come on (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust split at rear box (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,328 miles

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

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

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

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

covers/udertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,822 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,675 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle section bracket broken and clamp slack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,669 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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DG11 HVY is a 2011 Seat Leon in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG11 HVY, 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 DG11 HVY registered?

DG11 HVY is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is DG11 HVY safe to buy?

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