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BK61 UYS

2011 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,426 mi
Last recorded151,426 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 151,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 151,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,158 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and trays limit inspection

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 112,158 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and trays limit inspection

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 103,804 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,649 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,327 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 27,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 UYS is a 2011 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

BK61 UYS is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is BK61 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 UYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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