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SHZ 1543

2011 Seat Leon SE Cr TDI

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,480 mi
Last recorded178,480 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 1543
MakeSeat
ModelLeon SE Cr TDI
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 178,480 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 177,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 161,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 161,630 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 155,145 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 154,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 147,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 121,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 87,067 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 86,681 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon SE Cr TDI?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
8,440
Miles/Year
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Headlamp insecure 1
Headlamp aim too high 1
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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SHZ 1543 is a 2011 Seat Leon SE Cr TDI in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon SE Cr TDI fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHZ 1543, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHZ 1543?

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What year was SHZ 1543 registered?

SHZ 1543 is a 2011 Seat Leon SE Cr TDI, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is SHZ 1543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 1543 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHZ 1543 have outstanding finance?

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