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DN61 XSV

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,572 mi
Last recorded122,572 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 122,572 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 111,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,968 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,341 miles

BACK BOX AND SLEEVE CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,464 miles

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

UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,372 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side CALIPER SIEZED (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 83,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,509 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen

Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,175 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 54,538 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2017 54,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,636 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,328 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 23,754 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 23,754 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

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 XSV is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSV, 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 DN61 XSV registered?

DN61 XSV is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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