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BV51 DKY

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,543 mi
Last recorded135,543 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DKY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 135,543 miles

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

slight blow on front section of exhaust

Pass 15 Dec 2012 131,369 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 131,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Fail 25 Oct 2012 131,345 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine managment light stays on

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,714 miles

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

rear discs lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 111,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 102,742 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,859 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 95,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006

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 20 Sep 2005 74,406 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 DKY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV51 DKY, 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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What year was BV51 DKY registered?

BV51 DKY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BV51 DKY safe to buy?

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