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FD11 BFJ

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 131,206 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 127,026 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2022 127,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 122,234 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 122,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,407 miles

Both side rear trailing arm bushes has play ,strong advise to replace them

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2018 110,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both side rear trailing arm bushes has play ,strong advise to replace them

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 91,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,633 miles

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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FD11 BFJ is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD11 BFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD11 BFJ registered?

FD11 BFJ is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is FD11 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 BFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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