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J6 BOE

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 BOE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,000 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sigines of the drive shafts rubbing on the anti roll bar

Pass 12 Apr 2013 131,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 131,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 127,167 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leak

rear coils corroded

sticker in top left hand side off windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 30 Mar 2012 127,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

rear back box has bracket broken

rear coils corroded

sticker in top left hand side off windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 9 Apr 2011 123,361 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F inner c.v boot,is split?

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle has been lowered all a round

Fail 9 Apr 2011 123,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak

N/S/F inner c.v boot,is split?

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle has been lowered all a round

Pass 6 Apr 2010 119,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle lowered

Fail 22 Mar 2010 119,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine "MANG-WARNING LIGHT" is staying on?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F inner c.v boot is split. & O/S/F inner c.v boot is perrishing.

N/S/F outer c.v boot large clip end,little loose?

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has been lowered all around

Pass 6 Apr 2009 113,901 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 101,232 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 101,232 miles

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

N/S Rear tyre wearing out of shape

O/S Rear handbrake cable damaged

O/S Rear handbrake not returning to rest position

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,422 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 94,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,151 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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J6 BOE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J6 BOE, 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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J6 BOE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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