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FD61 JXU

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,712 mi
Last recorded150,712 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 150,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 148,090 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 142,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 135,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 128,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inner condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 113,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective section clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,384 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,247 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 44,614 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 JXU 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 100%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

FD61 JXU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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