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BG61 HPA

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,691 mi
Last recorded105,691 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 HPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,691 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear anti roll bars are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers have a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

The entire exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps are covered in a product. Not yet seriously reducing light out put. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 98,382 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Back side of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 94,517 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are very worn - replacement is recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer is very corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 91,079 miles

Central Exhaust system/pipe corroded (front to rear)

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket before back box snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 91,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust system/pipe corroded (front to rear)

Central Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket before back box snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 76,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working corroded connections. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,283 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,058 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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BG61 HPA is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG61 HPA, 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 BG61 HPA registered?

BG61 HPA is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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