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FE61 FWV

2011 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,997 mi
Last recorded82,997 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 FWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 82,997 miles

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,053 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 27 Aug 2021 66,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,548 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 bald and close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 57,548 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil well over maximum mark, damage to engine possible if tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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 bald and close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,235 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on tread

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 46,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on tread

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre slightly cracking on tread

under trays and engine covers

Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,613 miles

under floor covers fitted

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FE61 FWV is a 2011 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE61 FWV, 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.

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What year was FE61 FWV registered?

FE61 FWV is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FE61 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 FWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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