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AV61 DVL

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 DVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 131,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,604 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear silencer clamp virtually corroded through

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,069 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,819 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,253 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)

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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AV61 DVL is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV61 DVL, 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 AV61 DVL registered?

AV61 DVL is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is AV61 DVL safe to buy?

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