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DU61 FMG

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,581 mi
Last recorded131,581 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 FMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,581 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,310 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 125,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 117,134 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake arm seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,638 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 73,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,615 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 63,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,352 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 39,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb shroud missing (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,507 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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DU61 FMG is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU61 FMG, 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 DU61 FMG registered?

DU61 FMG is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DU61 FMG safe to buy?

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