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BD61 BSV

2012 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,077 mi
Last recorded138,077 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 138,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 126,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,484 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,773 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 102,773 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,420 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,683 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,283 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,754 miles

corrosion both front brake disc's

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,734 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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BD61 BSV is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD61 BSV, 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 BD61 BSV registered?

BD61 BSV is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is BD61 BSV safe to buy?

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