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BD61 VFL

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,352 mi
Last recorded154,352 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 154,352 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 154,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 147,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 140,506 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 140,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 135,288 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 135,237 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,321 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 119,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,646 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,469 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,941 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp aim was too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp aim was too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 76,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 57,716 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VFL is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD61 VFL, 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.

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What year was BD61 VFL registered?

BD61 VFL is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is BD61 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 VFL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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