MOT Status
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167,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front tyres worn bald on inner edges
front brake pads incorrectly fitted
oil level was low(topped up 1ltr)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front tyres worn bald on inner edges
front brake pads incorrectly fitted
oil level was low(topped up 1ltr)
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
clutch bites high and judders
engine oil level was low(topped up by 1.5 ltrs)
front brake pads getting low and discs worn
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre has small cuts in inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
clutch bites high and judders
engine oil level was low(topped up by 1.5 ltrs)
front brake pads getting low and discs worn
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre has small cuts in inner edge
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer Corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside sill has some damage
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight mist (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Central exhaust clamp corroded / loose
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front damage to outer sill
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central exhaust clamp corroded / loose
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front damage to outer sill
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front damaged to outer sill
rear silencer corroded and centre clamp corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front exhaust clamp snapped
small hole n/s/f cvj booot
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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VU11 RUY is a 2011 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VU11 RUY, 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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VU11 RUY is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2011.
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