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AV61 TXS

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,556 mi
Last recorded116,556 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 116,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 116,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 112,341 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 112,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant empty

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,352 miles

Offside Sill damaged

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

Timing belt area noisy

Fail 9 Feb 2024 108,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm limit and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill damaged

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

Timing belt area noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,754 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,394 miles

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

Rear exhaust box bracket brocken.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 73,394 miles

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

Rear exhaust box bracket brocken.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,955 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No metered smoke detected during the emissions test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TXS is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV61 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

AV61 TXS is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is AV61 TXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 TXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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