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VK11 GZN

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,700 mi
Last recorded118,700 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 GZN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 118,700 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 118,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape + cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 109,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 100,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2022 100,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2021 92,289 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,397 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 76,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,239 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front discs pitted

nearside rear tyre puncture

rear discs pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front discs pitted

nearside rear tyre puncture

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 May 2017 64,134 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 64,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 62,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 62,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17w (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 51,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK11 GZN is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK11 GZN, 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

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What year was VK11 GZN registered?

VK11 GZN is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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