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BV51 DDU

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,337 mi
Last recorded106,337 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 96,959 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,221 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 93,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 90,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,500 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,584 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,989 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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BV51 DDU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV51 DDU, 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 BV51 DDU?

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What year was BV51 DDU registered?

BV51 DDU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is BV51 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 DDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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