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EK11 LHT

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,230 mi
Last recorded122,230 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 LHT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens has sticker on top (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 122,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens has sticker on top (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear pads worn

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Sep 2023 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear pads worn

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,049 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 102,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,172 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,893 miles

Rear advise pads low

Pass 20 May 2019 79,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 79,009 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Wiring Between L.e.d Units Insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen L.e.d Unit, Insecure In Bulb Holder (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working L.e.d (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen L.e.d Unit, Insecure In Bulb Holder (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp L.e.d, Flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,188 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,240 miles

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

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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EK11 LHT is a 2011 Seat Leon in White 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 EK11 LHT, 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 EK11 LHT registered?

EK11 LHT is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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