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FG61 XWZ

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,568 mi
Last recorded128,568 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 XWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 128,568 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 119,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 103,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All -Greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,026 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,824 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,123 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,476 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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FG61 XWZ is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG61 XWZ, 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 FG61 XWZ registered?

FG61 XWZ is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is FG61 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 XWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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