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BL61 DZZ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,746 mi
Last recorded105,746 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 DZZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and dis-coloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 105,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and dis-coloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,263 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 14 Dec 2023 93,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with stepped inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Dec 2022 87,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with stepped inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,166 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 82,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,741 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,700 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 62,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,618 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,440 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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BL61 DZZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

BL61 DZZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is BL61 DZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 DZZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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