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CU51 BBN

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,746 mi
Last recorded42,746 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BBN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,746 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 42,746 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,577 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,041 miles

Both rear tyres severly cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2016 40,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres severly cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,519 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,111 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,955 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 18,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,395 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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CU51 BBN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU51 BBN, 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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What year was CU51 BBN registered?

CU51 BBN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is CU51 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 BBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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