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BU51 PXG

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,976 mi
Last recorded89,976 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PXG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,324 miles

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 5 Feb 2009 67,970 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside front outer sills damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,980 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 PXG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PXG, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 PXG?

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What year was BU51 PXG registered?

BU51 PXG is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BU51 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PXG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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