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VN11 TKU

2011 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,768 mi
Last recorded143,768 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 TKU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,768 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 143,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,060 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,612 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,612 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,390 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit / inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,999 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 79,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 71,431 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 22 May 2017 59,682 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 59,682 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge and nail in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2016 49,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit worn smooth inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 25,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VN11 TKU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN11 TKU, 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 VN11 TKU registered?

VN11 TKU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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