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BL61 DZV

2012 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,473 mi
Last recorded135,473 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 DZV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 135,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,012 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,358 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 119,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,115 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,700 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 100,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 93,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 89,145 miles

Emissions to low to read

Fail 31 Mar 2020 89,145 miles

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

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

Emissions to low to read

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished and splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,116 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,887 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

no smoke too lean

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres tread is getting low. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,374 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

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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BL61 DZV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 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 BL61 DZV, 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 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL61 DZV registered?

BL61 DZV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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