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BL61 FNH

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,511 mi
Last recorded116,511 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,511 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 116,511 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge and tread feathering slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,199 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,436 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 79,432 miles

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

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

Clearly, rear brake disc and pads have been/are running at too higher temperature. Accelerated wear evident at near side rear brake pads. Discs salvageable. Pads will require renewing with any the remedial rear brake bind work

Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight fluid leak from gland (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,852 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,056 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 FNH is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL61 FNH registered?

BL61 FNH is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is BL61 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 FNH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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