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FP61 NSU

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,369 mi
Last recorded85,369 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 NSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 85,369 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,015 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,451 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 68,451 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,828 miles

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

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

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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FP61 NSU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FP61 NSU, 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

How do I check the history of FP61 NSU?

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What year was FP61 NSU registered?

FP61 NSU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is FP61 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 NSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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