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BW11 NAO

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,677 mi
Last recorded117,677 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 NAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,677 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,731 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,589 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 102,587 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,770 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 31,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,063 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,820 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 20,820 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to test Emissions due to rev's being too low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BW11 NAO is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BW11 NAO, 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 BW11 NAO registered?

BW11 NAO is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is BW11 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW11 NAO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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