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WU61 OEW

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,213 mi
Last recorded116,213 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 OEW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 116,213 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 113,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 113,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,507 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,140 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2023 108,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing Pad snapped off back plate and wedge half way out (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,548 miles

Middle exhaust mount broken and rattling.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,590 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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WU61 OEW is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU61 OEW, 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

How do I check the history of WU61 OEW?

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What year was WU61 OEW registered?

WU61 OEW is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is WU61 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 OEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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