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BD61 BTZ

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,479 mi
Last recorded173,479 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BTZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 173,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 159,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 142,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 123,459 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 106,968 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,728 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 96,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,753 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,912 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,329 miles

Front both tyres low

Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

undershields fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2014 23,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 23,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BTZ is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BTZ, 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 BD61 BTZ registered?

BD61 BTZ is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is BD61 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 BTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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