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EA61 BDV

2011 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,772 mi
Last recorded137,772 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 137,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,557 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 126,095 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,006 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight free play and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight free play in link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 95,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight free play in link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,451 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,336 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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EA61 BDV is a 2011 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA61 BDV, 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 EA61 BDV registered?

EA61 BDV is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is EA61 BDV safe to buy?

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