CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ61 OSW

2011 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1197cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,990 mi
Last recorded78,990 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OSW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 66,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,657 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,859 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,223 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 55,223 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,538 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread area

front wipers smear windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2017 42,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread area

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

front wipers smear windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2016 26,809 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,557 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,243 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ61 OSW is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ61 OSW, 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

How do I check the history of BJ61 OSW?

You can check the full history of BJ61 OSW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ61 OSW registered?

BJ61 OSW is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is BJ61 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 OSW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ61 OSW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ61 OSW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.