2011 SEAT Leon · 24,018 MOT tests
2011 SEAT Leon reliability
2011 SEAT Leons fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Leon years (24,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Leons: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 105,061
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,018
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Leon
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.2%
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Brakes9.6%
- Tyres7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.14%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.02%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.46%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.8%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (12.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.21%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 SEAT Leon reliable?
2011 SEAT Leons fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Leon years (24,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Leon MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.3% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 SEAT Leon have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 SEAT Leon shows 105,061 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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