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BT61 SMU

2011 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 SMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,943 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,019 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,864 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 70,864 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,212 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 66,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,325 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 50,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,954 miles

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

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SMU is a 2011 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,399 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 BT61 SMU, 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 15 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 SMU registered?

BT61 SMU is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is BT61 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 SMU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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