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FD61 JFU

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,084 mi
Last recorded86,084 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 82,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,653 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 74,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,596 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,747 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,453 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,015 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 31,942 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,204 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 JFU 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 85.7%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

FD61 JFU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is FD61 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 JFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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