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BV51 GBY

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,428 mi
Last recorded147,428 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 147,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 144,502 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 141,909 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 141,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 133,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 119,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emission light on (all limits met at time of testing)

o/s front tyre down to wear indicators

tyres of a different tread pattern on rear axle

Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,910 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 109,640 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 101,532 miles

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 18 May 2011 101,532 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,845 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,594 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 74,268 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,943 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 55,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 39,980 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 39,980 miles

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

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 GBY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

BV51 GBY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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