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EK61 EVM

2011 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,218 mi
Last recorded136,218 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 136,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear suspension arms rusty/corroded in areas

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension components & rear subframe rusty/corroded in areas

Pass 25 Jul 2024 125,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 114,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,484 miles

both front fog light lenses damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2019 81,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog light lenses damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,965 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,288 miles

TPMS light on.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 63,288 miles

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,365 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,924 miles

Front offside front foglamp class broken nearside cracked

Nearside Front tyre just under 4mm, inner edge wearing

Rear rear tyres both 4mm, nail nearside rear

Fail 19 Aug 2015 43,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front offside front foglamp class broken nearside cracked

Nearside Front tyre just under 4mm, inner edge wearing

Rear rear tyres both 4mm, nail nearside rear

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EK61 EVM is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK61 EVM, 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 EK61 EVM registered?

EK61 EVM is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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