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EC09 REY

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC09 REY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 113,254 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded (bracket broken-help up by jubilee clips)

Fail 28 Nov 2024 113,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted into holder (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded (bracket broken-help up by jubilee clips)

Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 100,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,440 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED & CENTRE CLAMP CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,248 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,234 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Fail 26 Nov 2019 96,232 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,729 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 89,729 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,829 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,515 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 70,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,948 miles

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

UNDERSHEILDS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EC09 REY is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EC09 REY, 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 EC09 REY registered?

EC09 REY is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is EC09 REY safe to buy?

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