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FH11 BZC

2011 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,958 mi
Last recorded222,958 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 BZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 222,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 217,888 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 217,888 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 212,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 196,683 miles

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAT SHIELD ROTTED THOUGH MOUNTS ADVISORY

Rear HAND BRAKE LEAVER STIFF TO OPERATE ADVISORY

Fail 13 Jul 2019 196,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low OSF HEAD LAMP DEFLECTOR ALL LOOSE IN UNIT AND TO LOW FAIL (4.1.2 (a))

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ADVISORY

Offside Front OSF OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO LEAK GREASE ADVISORY

Offside Rear OSR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND WEATHER CRACKED IN TREAD ADVISORY

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAT SHIELD ROTTED THOUGH MOUNTS ADVISORY

Rear HAND BRAKE LEAVER STIFF TO OPERATE ADVISORY

Pass 18 Jul 2018 172,228 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 147,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 120,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cloudy

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 120,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cloudy

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

Reverse lights in-op

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 71,454 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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FH11 BZC is a 2011 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH11 BZC, 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 FH11 BZC registered?

FH11 BZC is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is FH11 BZC safe to buy?

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