MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre section deteriorated
FRONT NoPLATE SMALL DAMAGE ON LOWER CORNER, ADVISE REPLACED.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FRONT NoPLATE SMALL DAMAGE ON LOWER CORNER, ADVISE REPLACED.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
diesel return pipes damp
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT51 BYB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BT51 BYB, 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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What year was BT51 BYB registered?
BT51 BYB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2001.
Is BT51 BYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT51 BYB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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