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BU51 PWX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

220,477 mi
Last recorded220,477 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 220,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 218,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 208,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 202,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 199,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 163,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 159,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 152,378 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 145,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,328 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,246 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 88,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,627 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 54,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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 9 Aug 2005 45,315 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 PWX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

BU51 PWX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PWX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU51 PWX have outstanding finance?

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