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BN61 XRA

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,755 mi
Last recorded163,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XRA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 163,755 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 160,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023
Fail 25 Feb 2023 139,041 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,171 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,485 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,053 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 63,053 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,359 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 26,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XRA is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

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

Is BN61 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 XRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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