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BFZ 8111

2009 Seat Leon Reference TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,744 mi
Last recorded186,744 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 8111
MakeSeat
ModelLeon Reference TDI
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 186,744 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 186,454 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 185,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 167,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 156,416 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,835 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 138,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 108,807 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 92,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,901 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,425 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon Reference TDI?

Based on 2,886 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
7,680
Miles/Year
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1
wheel bearing rough when rotated 1
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BFZ 8111 is a 2009 Seat Leon Reference TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon Reference TDI fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFZ 8111, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFZ 8111?

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What year was BFZ 8111 registered?

BFZ 8111 is a 2009 Seat Leon Reference TDI, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BFZ 8111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 8111 shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFZ 8111 have outstanding finance?

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