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AV11 GZU

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,470 mi
Last recorded137,470 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 GZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 137,470 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (BOTH FRONTS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH REARS ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (BOTH REARS ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 137,412 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (both fronts ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (BOTH REARS ) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre: ply or cords (FOUR TYRES ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (BOTH FRONTS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH REARS ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (BOTH REARS ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,442 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 115,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 115,845 miles

Nearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 94,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,213 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 74,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,024 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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AV11 GZU is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV11 GZU, 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 AV11 GZU registered?

AV11 GZU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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