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BX51 YSV

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,443 mi
Last recorded129,443 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,443 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 127,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,524 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,524 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 122,020 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 122,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,478 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,046 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,698 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,877 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 43,621 miles

nearside mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

slight damage front number plate

slight tear offside wiper

Fail 17 Oct 2005 43,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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BX51 YSV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BX51 YSV, 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

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What year was BX51 YSV registered?

BX51 YSV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is BX51 YSV safe to buy?

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