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FD61 JFF

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,306 mi
Last recorded145,306 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 JFF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 145,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 145,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 134,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 122,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 122,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 114,944 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 May 2023 114,944 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 May 2022 110,035 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,954 miles

Rear Tyres both heavily deteriorated nearside has nail in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyres both heavily deteriorated nearside has nail in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,133 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer mounting has snapped off of the exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2019 80,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer mounting has snapped off of the exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges, tracking may require adjustment, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,681 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,679 miles

windscreen damaged but does not materially effect the drivers view of the road

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 JFF is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD61 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

FD61 JFF is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is FD61 JFF safe to buy?

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