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BU51 FKE

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 131,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2014 131,432 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,137 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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BU51 FKE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU51 FKE, 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 BU51 FKE registered?

BU51 FKE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BU51 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 FKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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