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SP11 XYG

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,309 mi
Last recorded173,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 XYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 173,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 173,188 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 167,789 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 164,151 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 160,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,116 miles

undertrays prevent full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2020 144,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 134,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,106 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,891 miles

Engine management light is on

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,834 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,091 miles

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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SP11 XYG is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SP11 XYG, 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 SP11 XYG registered?

SP11 XYG is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is SP11 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP11 XYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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