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J40 BAH

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,354 mi
Last recorded171,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 BAH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 171,354 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 152,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 141,601 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 139,216 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 138,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front cv boot split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 106,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 65,944 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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J40 BAH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J40 BAH, 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 J40 BAH registered?

J40 BAH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is J40 BAH safe to buy?

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