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BN61 VOM

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 VOM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 121,672 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust is corroded

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

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 121,669 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust is corroded

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

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,378 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 115,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 108,932 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 102,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,952 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 54,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 in rear ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 33,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to read

Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,211 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 VOM is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BN61 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

BN61 VOM is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BN61 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 VOM shows 16 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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