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DM06 JEM

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM06 JEM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 159,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 143,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer corroded/outer skin peeling away

Pass 5 Sep 2023 136,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded,outer skin peeling away

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly lever on caliper not returning to stop when released (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 130,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake lever not returning to stop on caliper when released.

exhaust system very corroded..outer skin peeling away

Fail 22 Aug 2022 130,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding on.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake lever not returning to stop on caliper when released.

exhaust system very corroded..outer skin peeling away

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,081 miles

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,127 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,667 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,911 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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DM06 JEM is a 2011 Seat Leon in White 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 DM06 JEM, 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 DM06 JEM registered?

DM06 JEM is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is DM06 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM06 JEM 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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