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FD61 JFG

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 140,370 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 140,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 135,522 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 135,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 118,722 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,039 miles

OSR brake binde and pads low

Fail 16 Sep 2020 111,039 miles

OSR brake binde and pads low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic engine covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,201 miles

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

Plastic engine covers & under covers present at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2018 92,201 miles

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

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

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

Plastic engine covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,906 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 64,906 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,573 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

centre stop light inoperative

Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,264 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2014 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread starting to step

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 JFG is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JFG, 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 FD61 JFG registered?

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

Is FD61 JFG safe to buy?

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