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BX51 ZZU

2001 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,728 mi
Last recorded69,728 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,762 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,004 miles

oil level low added 1ltr 10/40

Fail 24 Oct 2009 25,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level low added 1ltr 10/40

Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,942 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,071 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,192 miles

off side hand brake low

Pass 2 Nov 2005 12,214 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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BX51 ZZU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

BX51 ZZU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is BX51 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 ZZU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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