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SP61 RVU

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,012 mi
Last recorded119,012 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 RVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 111,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,927 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,303 miles

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Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,756 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,094 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,076 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front wipers juddering

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,085 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 RVU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc 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 SP61 RVU, 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 SP61 RVU?

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What year was SP61 RVU registered?

SP61 RVU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is SP61 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 RVU 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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