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BK61 NXH

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,743 mi
Last recorded171,743 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 171,743 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 171,742 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 163,613 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded through

Fail 15 Feb 2021 163,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded through

Pass 24 Feb 2020 152,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

no emissions detected

Fail 14 Feb 2020 152,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

no emissions detected

Pass 14 Feb 2019 145,106 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 145,106 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 123,780 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f worn inner edge and tread under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 123,780 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f worn inner edge and tread under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front struts have oil misting

wiper graze to windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,194 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f + n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front struts have oil misting

wiper graze to windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,907 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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BK61 NXH is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK61 NXH, 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 BK61 NXH registered?

BK61 NXH is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is BK61 NXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 NXH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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