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SY61 RFN

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 78,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 72,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,374 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 103,226 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 103,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 82,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,259 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,732 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 48,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,842 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 36,841 miles

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

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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SY61 RFN is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY61 RFN, 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 SY61 RFN?

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What year was SY61 RFN registered?

SY61 RFN is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is SY61 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 RFN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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