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BN61 VNT

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,876 mi
Last recorded131,876 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 VNT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 131,876 miles

both rear tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2021 131,874 miles

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

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

both rear tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,652 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,593 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 110,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc been hot (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,870 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 90,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low correctly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,780 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,521 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,593 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear tyre treads stepping on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BN61 VNT is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN61 VNT, 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 BN61 VNT registered?

BN61 VNT is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 VNT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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