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BU51 PVX

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,064 mi
Last recorded208,064 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PVX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 208,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 208,033 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 188,499 miles

exhaust syteme starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2011 166,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 166,852 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 142,265 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 142,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 107,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 88,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres starting to scuff on the inner tread area

both outer cv boots slightly leaking lube

Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,562 miles

slight white light from nearside rear indicator

Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,195 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 70,195 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and bald on inner edge

nearside rear wheel rim buckled slightly

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre deformed

slight white from nearside rear indicator

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 PVX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU51 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is BU51 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PVX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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