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BJ61 WCE

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,868 mi
Last recorded75,868 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 WCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 75,868 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,034 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2023 70,034 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,271 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,327 miles

central exhaust hanger damaged.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,036 miles

front discs liped

front pads worn close to wear sensor

Pass 22 May 2018 55,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,026 miles

brake fluid level low

unable to check near side rear seat belt

Pass 5 May 2016 43,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2015 34,857 miles

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

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

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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BJ61 WCE is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BJ61 WCE, 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 BJ61 WCE registered?

BJ61 WCE is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is BJ61 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 WCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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