2017 SEAT Leon 2.0L Diesel · BD51 DOL
2017 SEAT Leon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 71,122 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD51 DOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 71,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD51 DOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Seat Leon (BD51 DOL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BD51 DOL Mileage History
- 14/04/202357,591 mi
- 01/05/202357,595 mi+4 mi
- 07/05/202462,941 mi+5,346 mi
- 30/04/202566,863 mi+3,922 mi
- 28/04/202671,122 mi+4,259 mi
Average of roughly 4,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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