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BD61 VDN

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 VDN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 95,357 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp unit slightly loose

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 95,357 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp unit slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MEETS MOT REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded and painted in underseal

Fail 20 Nov 2023 79,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,690 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,043 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 55,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,491 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,733 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,773 miles

Front both tyres cracking and worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 25,107 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,138 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,328 miles

emmisions not checked due to revs to low

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 VDN is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD61 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

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

Is BD61 VDN safe to buy?

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