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DN61 EES

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,461 mi
Last recorded129,461 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 EES
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,461 miles

EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMP CORRODED

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened PAN ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened PAN ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 129,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMP CORRODED

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened PAN ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened PAN ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 126,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 123,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 123,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 111,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2021 98,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,220 miles

Both rear tyres ? Stepping in tread ? Possible road noise/ vibration

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,438 miles

Exhaust rear silencer ? Deteriated ? Not blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 78,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust rear silencer ? Deteriated ? Not blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,718 miles

Emissions too clean

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight misting

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,096 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Nearside Nail in tyre Rear

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 49,096 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Nearside Nail in tyre Rear

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,305 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm limit

rear brake pads on wear limit.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 32,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm limit

rear brake pads on wear limit.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,037 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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DN61 EES is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN61 EES, 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 DN61 EES registered?

DN61 EES is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2011.

Is DN61 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 EES shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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