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BX51 ZXN

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,137 mi
Last recorded135,137 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZXN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 135,137 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 135,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 130,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 122,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,814 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 120,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 174,537 miles

damage showing to o/s front of sub-frame and dirt shield

front dirt shield damaged

tyre pressures low

Pass 21 Oct 2005 157,049 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 156,840 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in n/s rear tyre

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 ZXN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXN, 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 BX51 ZXN?

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What year was BX51 ZXN registered?

BX51 ZXN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is BX51 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 ZXN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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