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VU11 RUY

2011 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 RUY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 167,181 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 159,866 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2025 159,866 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 142,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 126,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,917 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 108,916 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,316 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 106,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,314 miles

Nearside Front damaged to outer sill

rear silencer corroded and centre clamp corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,047 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,543 miles

small hole n/s/f cvj booot

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,708 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 86,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 60,705 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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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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What year was VU11 RUY registered?

VU11 RUY is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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