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BK61 NXL

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,729 mi
Last recorded88,729 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,729 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cupping

Offside Front tyre slight cupping

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,402 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres cupping

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,486 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 81,486 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,499 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,877 miles

both front tyres bald on inside

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,631 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 64,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,505 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,503 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

no reading on smoke test

Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,785 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NXL is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXL, 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 BK61 NXL registered?

BK61 NXL is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is BK61 NXL safe to buy?

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