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FB51 BKA

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,912 mi
Last recorded106,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 BKA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,912 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 106,912 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken however exhaust is secure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,752 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 99,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all brake ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 93,482 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 93,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise offside front fog lamp

advise rear seat

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,785 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 83,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,510 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,126 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 64,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 55,522 miles

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

Nail in nearside 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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FB51 BKA is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,676 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 FB51 BKA, 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 26 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB51 BKA registered?

FB51 BKA is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FB51 BKA safe to buy?

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