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FD51 BZR

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,706 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 107,006 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 106,839 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 101,354 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 101,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 93,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,765 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,968 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 76,748 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 BZR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD51 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

FD51 BZR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is FD51 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 BZR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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