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YF61 BDO

2011 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,428 mi
Last recorded147,428 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Leon78,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 BDO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 147,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 147,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 140,350 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 9 Dec 2024 140,350 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake just met requirements

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 131,514 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,782 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,199 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,118 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,456 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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YF61 BDO is a 2011 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF61 BDO, 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 YF61 BDO registered?

YF61 BDO is a 2011 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is YF61 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 BDO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF61 BDO have outstanding finance?

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