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BD61 BTU

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,134 mi
Last recorded57,134 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,134 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some general corrosion with rear suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 55,679 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Tpms light on

Pass 14 Dec 2023 53,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,010 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,616 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 46,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 46,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badley perrished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badley perrished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,558 miles

tpms/on

Fail 14 Dec 2018 41,558 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

tpms/on

Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,180 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 39,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,619 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,960 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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BD61 BTU is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD61 BTU, 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 BD61 BTU registered?

BD61 BTU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is BD61 BTU safe to buy?

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