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FD61 JBY

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,632 mi
Last recorded171,632 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 JBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 171,632 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization / heat fractures across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 171,628 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed - Stepped edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization / heat fractures across lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - On legal limits (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 159,220 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 145,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 136,519 miles

Chassis and suspension components have varied stages of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2022 136,508 miles

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

Chassis and suspension components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2021 126,945 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 104,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2018 89,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 75,983 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 75,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,497 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,804 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FD61 JBY is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD61 JBY, 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 FD61 JBY registered?

FD61 JBY is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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