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AV11 VXC

2011 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,748 mi
Last recorded118,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 VXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 118,748 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 118,742 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,803 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,166 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,115 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,864 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire is a failure! (unable to determine if one was fitted as standard and if its a fire risk )

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 80,864 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire is a failure! (unable to determine if one was fitted as standard and if its a fire risk )

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,761 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS

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advise front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,881 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 VXC is a 2011 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

AV11 VXC is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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