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BV51 KOX

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,867 mi
Last recorded115,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 KOX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 115,867 miles

Emissions not tested oil pressure light flashing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,761 miles

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

movement both front antiroll bar mount bushes

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside front road spring corroding

offside track rod end dust cover deteriorating

rear road springs corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

movement both front antiroll bar mount bushes

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside front road spring corroding

offside track rod end dust cover deteriorating

rear road springs corroding

there was no oil in engine

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine warning light on

nearside mirror cover missing

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,228 miles

road springs corroding.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,472 miles

nearside mirror unit damaged.

slight movement front antiroll bar mount bushes.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil level was below minimum.

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside mirror unit damaged.

rear indicator bulbs deteriorating, starting to show white light.

slight movement front antiroll bar mount bushes.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,289 miles

engine oil level was below minimum.

rear number plate deteriorating.

slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,661 miles

rear number plate deteriorating.

slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,607 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes begining to perish.

movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.

movement in offside front strut top mount.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 53,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs begining to warp.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes begining to perish.

movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.

movement in offside front strut top mount.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,794 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,972 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 KOX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KOX, 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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BV51 KOX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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