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FD61 LWU

2011 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 LWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,941 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 107,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,079 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,929 miles

Front chip in screen zone A

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,296 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 8 Oct 2019 81,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,914 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LWU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

FD61 LWU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FD61 LWU safe to buy?

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Does FD61 LWU have outstanding finance?

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