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SY61 RHO

2011 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,156 mi
Last recorded148,156 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 148,156 miles

emissions has been tested - 0.42/m

Pass 30 Jan 2024 145,269 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 113,742 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 29 Jan 2022 113,742 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,246 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 103,246 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,810 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge

Rear silencer deteriorating

Windscreen has a slight chip/crack outwith zone A

Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Sleeve clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge

Rear silencer deteriorating

Windscreen has a slight chip/crack outwith zone A

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,816 miles

Brake wear warning light coming on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

One exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2018 84,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55vr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning light coming on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

One exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,839 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 59,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,483 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast sleeve at centre section corroded and weak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,899 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,841 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 28,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 RHO is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY61 RHO, 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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SY61 RHO is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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