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BX51 ZYN

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,284 mi
Last recorded153,284 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZYN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 153,284 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 153,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 140,119 miles

Both rear tyres, inner edges worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 140,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres, inner edges worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 135,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 128,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension springs rusty.

both front tyres wearing low(2mm).

both rear suspension springs rusty & corroded.

slight damage to n/s sill.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 128,026 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension springs rusty.

both front tyres wearing low(2mm).

both rear suspension springs rusty & corroded.

slight damage to n/s sill.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,586 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 119,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,528 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 110,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,297 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 79,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,081 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BX51 ZYN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BX51 ZYN, 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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BX51 ZYN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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