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BD51 RWL

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,003 mi
Last recorded203,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 203,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

inner and outer sills corroded.

long brake pedal travel

various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.fuel tank straps corroded.exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 199,366 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills damaged.

clutch noisey.engine mil lamp not illuminating.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

various components corroded.both o/sills corroding.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 199,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills damaged.

clutch noisey.engine mil lamp not illuminating.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

various components corroded.both o/sills corroding.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 196,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 196,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 191,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 188,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 188,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint and clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 185,532 miles

Front antiroll bar d bushes

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 183,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 183,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 183,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hand brake cable clips are of a temporary kind

Pass 27 Oct 2014 178,652 miles

both front suspension arm bushes are perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 166,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 157,815 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2012 157,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 148,192 miles

Oil leak

door panels missing from offside and nearside rear doors(can be opened from inside)

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2010 141,646 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

near rear axle beam bush perished

nearside door mirror loose

offside rear axle beam bush perished

Pass 13 Nov 2009 131,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light is on

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 124,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 114,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 114,734 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 104,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 79,289 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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BD51 RWL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD51 RWL, 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.

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BD51 RWL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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