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EK61 VRW

2011 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,475 mi
Last recorded159,475 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 VRW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,475 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 148,084 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 137,525 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2023 137,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 131,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2022 131,936 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 131,639 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 123,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 95,655 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 84,205 miles

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2019 84,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,861 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,428 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 15 Mar 2016 62,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lamps covered in overspray (1.1.C.1e)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,006 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 VRW is a 2011 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRW, 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

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What year was EK61 VRW registered?

EK61 VRW is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is EK61 VRW safe to buy?

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