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FD11 SWN

2011 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,270 mi
Last recorded140,270 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 SWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,238 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,283 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight slit

Offside Front driver seat belt covered in black tape unable to do visual check

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

Rear seats down time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2021 98,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,382 miles

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn

Fail 15 Jun 2021 97,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 3 Jul 2020 90,887 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective botj (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,191 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,174 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,923 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 58,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,127 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 46,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 30,846 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 SWN is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD11 SWN, 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 FD11 SWN registered?

FD11 SWN is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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