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VE61 KUH

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,996 mi
Last recorded57,996 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 KUH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 55,703 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

General corrosion to suspension

Slight play in both front drop links

Slight splitting to both rear trailing arm bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2024 55,009 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear brkt about to snap (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 55,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear brkt about to snap (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,938 miles

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,145 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2022 51,141 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 45,454 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 45,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,749 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre has splits in the sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 35,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre has splits in the sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,740 miles

rear tyres perished

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,000 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish outside edges,un-even inside tread pattern

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Fail 27 Feb 2016 27,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to perish outside edges,un-even inside tread pattern

Top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,262 miles

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)

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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VE61 KUH is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VE61 KUH, 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 VE61 KUH registered?

VE61 KUH is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is VE61 KUH safe to buy?

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