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FD61 JWK

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 JWK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 136,071 miles

Exhaust back box corroded advise to change

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,216 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box heavily corroded advise to change (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 131,909 miles

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,564 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,710 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens discoloured with age, slightly affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens discolouring with age, slightly affecting beam. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,025 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,259 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,549 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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FD61 JWK is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JWK, 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 JWK registered?

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

Is FD61 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 JWK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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