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SY61 UHL

2011 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,250 mi
Last recorded106,250 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 UHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,250 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

all suspension components corroded

coolant level low

handbrake lever free play

Pass 26 Mar 2024 97,295 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 97,295 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,000 miles

Front nearside and offside driveshafts loose at gearbox

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,997 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at flexi to rigid pipe, at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside driveshafts loose at gearbox

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,645 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox nearside and offside driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Front nearside and offside Driveshafts loose at gearbox

Fail 10 Mar 2022 85,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox nearside and offside driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Front nearside and offside Driveshafts loose at gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,491 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 76,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,657 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,703 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak sump porous ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 51,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,364 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,981 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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SY61 UHL is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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