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SW61 TZE

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,090 mi
Last recorded112,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 TZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 112,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 103,421 miles

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

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2025 103,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,174 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,178 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 88,279 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise all shocker casings corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2022 80,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise all shocker casings corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2022 80,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise all shocker casings corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 70,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 64,844 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,184 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,737 miles

Advise brake inspection within 3000 miles

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,259 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,403 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,360 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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SW61 TZE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SW61 TZE, 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 SW61 TZE registered?

SW61 TZE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is SW61 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 TZE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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