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WK61 TAU

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,551 mi
Last recorded152,551 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 TAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 152,551 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 152,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 148,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 226,732 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))

engine undertray missing

tyre warning symbol on dash

Fail 27 Jan 2022 226,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

engine undertray missing

tyre warning symbol on dash

Pass 12 Dec 2020 220,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 131,216 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 118,260 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s deeply lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front foglamp missing

Offside Front foglamp lens damaged but no sharp edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper broken & projecting (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s deeply lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front foglamp missing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip re-positioned bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front foglamp lens damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working rectified poor connection at bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 93,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,319 miles

All four tyres around 3 mm

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,443 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,592 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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WK61 TAU is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WK61 TAU, 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 WK61 TAU registered?

WK61 TAU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is WK61 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK61 TAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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