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YB51 APV

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,415 mi
Last recorded161,415 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 APV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 161,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2015 161,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 145,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,197 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 131,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,135 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 118,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,032 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,651 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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YB51 APV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YB51 APV, 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 YB51 APV registered?

YB51 APV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YB51 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB51 APV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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