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BC51 ONT

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,373 mi
Last recorded147,373 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 ONT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 147,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 136,596 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 112,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,315 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 100,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,867 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 89,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 76,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 64,390 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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BC51 ONT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 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 BC51 ONT, 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 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC51 ONT registered?

BC51 ONT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is BC51 ONT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 ONT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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