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WL61 CGE

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,462 mi
Last recorded62,462 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 CGE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 62,462 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 55,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,211 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2021 44,074 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wiper smears slightly

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2021 44,073 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wiper smears slightly

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,284 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wipers smear slightly

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 39,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wipers smear slightly

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,074 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 29,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 24,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,757 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 22,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,969 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 20,969 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,997 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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WL61 CGE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL61 CGE, 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 WL61 CGE registered?

WL61 CGE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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