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WJ61 LDF

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,354 mi
Last recorded150,354 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 150,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 143,241 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 143,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 133,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 120,985 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2019 94,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 88,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,008 miles

N/S front tyre wearing thin on inner edge O/S rear tyre walls cracking 2 mm tread left

Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace approx 2/3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

slight leak both front shock absorbers - check again 4-6 months!!

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,383 miles

Could not carry out emission test due to rev limiter

OSR Door damaged but still access available

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2014 40,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Could not carry out emission test due to rev limiter

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR Door damaged but still access available

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WJ61 LDF 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 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ61 LDF, 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 WJ61 LDF registered?

WJ61 LDF is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is WJ61 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 LDF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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