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BG11 TLJ

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,510 mi
Last recorded156,510 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 TLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 156,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 147,891 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 147,889 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 129,195 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 101,003 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions too clean too detect throttle

Fail 17 Apr 2018 92,185 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions too clean too detect throttle

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,365 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belt not fully inspected

emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,477 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,301 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,301 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,400 miles

Rear tyre cracking.

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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BG11 TLJ is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver 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 BG11 TLJ, 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 BG11 TLJ registered?

BG11 TLJ is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is BG11 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 TLJ 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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