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BU51 PXL

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,229 mi
Last recorded64,229 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,229 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 64,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,330 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 61,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,782 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 58,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,930 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,813 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,371 miles

Centre seat belt under a seat cover and not able to test.

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,040 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,901 miles

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 20,167 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 PXL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL?

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What year was BU51 PXL registered?

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

Is BU51 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PXL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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