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BU51 WUR

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,393 mi
Last recorded130,393 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WUR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 130,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 130,393 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 126,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 122,710 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 122,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished, cords visible within cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished, cords visible within cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 118,929 miles

EML LIGHT SATING ON INDICATING A FUALT

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,408 miles

top stut mts noisey no play found

Fail 25 Nov 2011 108,149 miles

Coolant leak

EML light is illuminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,149 miles

Coolant leak

EML light is illuminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 102,630 miles

front number plate water damage

n/s/f lower arm rear bush lifting

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

front number plate water damage

n/s/f lower arm rear bush lifting

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,664 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 81,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear discs have a lip on them and show signs of wear

the engine management light is on

the front number plate shows signs of deterioation

Pass 3 Nov 2007 71,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2005 50,188 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 WUR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WUR, 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.

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BU51 WUR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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