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SW61 UBG

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,435 mi
Last recorded86,435 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UBG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,435 miles

Adv surfacve corrosion to underside of vehicle and components attatched........

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Strongly adv both front anti roll bar drop links corroded and poor condition............ (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv slight impact to front registration plate......... (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Adv slight misting of oil to nearsiside front shock-absorber........... (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,310 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 59,840 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))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 59,840 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,389 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,513 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 42,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,349 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,954 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 UBG is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW61 UBG, 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.

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What year was SW61 UBG registered?

SW61 UBG is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is SW61 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 UBG shows 15 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.

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