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EF61 TGU

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,693 mi
Last recorded79,693 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,693 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,434 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,463 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,882 miles

registration light intermittant

Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned and play on attachment to steering arm (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 35,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 30,879 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,826 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 6 Dec 2014 21,361 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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EF61 TGU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF61 TGU, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 TGU?

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What year was EF61 TGU registered?

EF61 TGU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is EF61 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 TGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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