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BL11 VYK

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 VYK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 101,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,671 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 87,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to test Emissions due to rev's being too low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to test Emissions due to rev's being too low

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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BL11 VYK is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BL11 VYK, 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 BL11 VYK registered?

BL11 VYK is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is BL11 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL11 VYK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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