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BD61 VFG

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,250 mi
Last recorded147,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 147,250 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,410 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective centre plus rear box deteriorated . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 110,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,898 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 89,573 miles

Rear brake discs worn

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,070 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,406 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both rear shockers slightly misted of oil

both rear tyres periashed

Pass 9 Jan 2016 29,285 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 21,046 miles

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 VFG is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

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

Is BD61 VFG safe to buy?

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