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VK11 GZP

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,811 mi
Last recorded104,811 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 GZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 104,811 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers headlamp aim adjuster mechanism faulty, needs new headlamp

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

Offside Front headlight loose

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 104,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,817 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 72,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure (damaged)

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

al brake discs and pads worn

marks to windscreen due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Fail 6 Jan 2022 55,627 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure (damaged)

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

al brake discs and pads worn

marks to windscreen due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Pass 13 Feb 2021 51,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,633 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,526 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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VK11 GZP is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZP, 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 VK11 GZP registered?

VK11 GZP is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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