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FD51 BHX

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,810 mi
Last recorded128,810 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 128,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,021 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 103,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play to nearside steering rack internals

Fail 28 Oct 2011 103,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play to nearside steering rack internals

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,729 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,587 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 83,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,932 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 57,834 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,646 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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FD51 BHX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD51 BHX, 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 FD51 BHX registered?

FD51 BHX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is FD51 BHX safe to buy?

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