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BK61 PNL

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,753 mi
Last recorded127,753 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 PNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 127,753 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 115,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,092 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,458 miles

both front tyres wearing low on very inner edges of treads

both rear tyres have slight flat spots on inner treads

drone road noise heard on test drive but no roughness or play found in wheel bearings

rear exhaust silencer outer cover starting to corrode deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,226 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer cover weakening

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,773 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

rear exhaust silencer outer cover starting to deteriorate corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,362 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 54,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,394 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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BK61 PNL is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BK61 PNL, 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 BK61 PNL registered?

BK61 PNL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is BK61 PNL safe to buy?

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