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SM61 MXE

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 MXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,291 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 82,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,995 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 77,910 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,900 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 64,838 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,324 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 59,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,535 miles

front tyres wearing low on treads 3mm only

rear brake pads slightly low

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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SM61 MXE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SM61 MXE, 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 SM61 MXE?

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What year was SM61 MXE registered?

SM61 MXE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is SM61 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 MXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM61 MXE have outstanding finance?

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