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BT61 NXY

2012 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,610 mi
Last recorded189,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 NXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 189,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axel corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 189,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 183,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 177,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 177,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 172,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 168,599 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle slight damage

Fail 3 Mar 2020 168,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle slight damage

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 161,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 161,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 153,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 153,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,144 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 135,094 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,702 miles

DSM not recording a reading, visual ok

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BT61 NXY is a 2012 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BT61 NXY, 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 BT61 NXY registered?

BT61 NXY is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is BT61 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 NXY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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