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BD61 VDR 2011 SEAT Leon

  • Black
  • Petrol
  • 1,390 cc
  • 109,107 miles

MOT history

No issues

MOT valid until 14 July 2027.

  • 16Tests
  • 14Passed
  • 2Failed
  • 13Advisories
  1. 15 Jul 2026 Pass 109,107 mi No advisories
  2. 7 Sep 2024 Pass 100,003 mi 3 advisories

    Advisories

    • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • tested in wet condition
  3. 7 Sep 2024 Fail 100,003 mi 1 repaired during the test · 3 advisories

    Repaired during the test

    • Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

    Advisories

    • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • tested in wet condition
Show 13 earlier tests
  1. 11 Aug 2023 Pass 93,297 mi No advisories
  2. 24 Aug 2022 Pass 78,519 mi No advisories
  3. 30 Aug 2021 Pass 65,957 mi No advisories
  4. 2 Sep 2020 Pass 57,153 mi No advisories
  5. 17 Feb 2020 Pass 55,490 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. 17 Feb 2020 Fail 55,489 mi 2 failures · 1 advisory

    Failures

    • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (dangerous)

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. 11 Feb 2019 Pass 47,189 mi No advisories
  8. 23 Feb 2018 Pass 38,649 mi 4 advisories

    Advisories

    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
    • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • tyre pressure monitor lamp on (low tyre pressure)
  9. 15 Feb 2017 Pass 27,138 mi No advisories
  10. 18 Feb 2016 Pass 23,034 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Child seats fitted in rear preventing thorough examination of adult seat belts
  11. 26 Feb 2015 Pass 16,757 mi No advisories
  12. 17 Feb 2015 Pass 16,752 mi No advisories
  13. 10 Dec 2014 Pass 15,095 mi No advisories

SEAT Leon MOT facts

75.8%first-time pass rate, 2025
65.8%Aged 11 years and over, like this one

3.5 points above the 72.3% average for all cars. From 183,714 SEAT Leon MOT tests in 2025.

Most common failure area Suspension 25% of its MOT failures
SEAT Leon reliability and MOT data

Tax & emissions

Road tax

Attention

Not currently taxed.

Estimated road tax£225 a year

CO2 band F (145 g/km) · 2026/27 rates

ULEZ status

No issues

ULEZ compliant.

Euro status
Euro 5 or newer
Fuel
Petrol
Year built
2011
First registered
December 2011

Vehicle details

Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First registered
December 2011
CO₂ emissions
145 g/km
Latest V5C issued
27 Jul 2026

Outstanding finance

Full History Report

1 in 4 cars has outstanding finance. While money is owed, the car belongs to the lender, who can take it back even after it has been sold.

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Mileage history

109,107 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026
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Recorded mileage at 16 MOT tests, from 15,095 miles on 10 Dec 2014 to 109,107 miles on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer readings as recorded at each MOT test.

No issues

No mileage discrepancies found in MOT records.

Theft check

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Around 150 cars are stolen across the UK every day. Make sure BD61 VDR isn’t one of them.

Currently recorded as stolen
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Previously recorded as stolen
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Safety recalls

Attention

Safety recalls may affect this vehicle.

  1. 1 Recall R/2025/348 Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

    Defect: Urgent Safety Warning - Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the SEAT Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) to arrange your recall service. Mobility assistance is available if needed.

    Remedy: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat's airbag module of your vehicle.

  2. 2 Recall R/2024/160 Driver's side front airbag

    Defect: On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.

    Remedy: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

  3. 3 Recall R/2023/273 Front driver airbag replacement

    Defect: In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.

    Remedy: Inspect the driver's airbag and replace it if necessary.

  4. 4 Recall R/2018/060 Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

    Defect: On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

    Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

What should I do?

Contact the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether these recalls affect this car and whether any work is required.

Accident history

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Insurers record a car as a write-off (Category A, B, S or N) when it’s too damaged or too costly to repair. A repaired write-off can be sold again, but it’s worth less.

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Insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Basic Car Report and a Full History Report?

This Basic Car Report is free and built from public DVLA and DVSA records for BD61 VDR: its MOT history, the mileage recorded at each MOT, tax and SORN status, ULEZ status and safety recalls where available. The Full History Report adds the checks those public records can’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, police stolen records, previous owners, plate changes and mileage records from beyond the MOT.

How can I check if a car has outstanding finance or has been stolen?

Neither is in the Basic Car Report, because public DVLA and DVSA records don’t include finance agreements or police stolen reports; they come from separate finance and police data. The Full History Report checks both for BD61 VDR, along with write-offs and previous owners, before you hand over any money.

What should I check before buying a used car?

Start with the public checks in this report: the MOT history for repeat failures and advisories, mileage readings that rise steadily, tax and SORN status, and any outstanding safety recalls. Then check what public records don’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen records and ownership history. Finally, see the car in person and make sure the V5C logbook and VIN match the car and the seller.

What should I check before buying a used SEAT?

SEATs fail their MOT most often on suspension: 22% of their failures, against 20% for all cars. Brakes account for more of their failures than average, 17% against 15%. In this car’s MOT history above, look for failures and advisories in those areas and ask whether they were fixed.

Are SEATs reliable used cars?

MOT results are a useful public guide. In 2025, SEATs passed 74% of their initial MOT tests, 1.7 points above the 72.3% average for all cars and 31st of 63 makes. Older ones pass less often, 85.9% at 3 to 5 years old against 60.6% at 11 years and over, so how this car has been looked after matters most: its MOT history above is the best evidence. Compare every SEAT model’s MOT record.

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