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AF51 BFL

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,549 mi
Last recorded165,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,549 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 156,289 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 156,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 146,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 140,086 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,051 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 122,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,086 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 106,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 91,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 91,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,098 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm!!

rear discs rusty edges

Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm!!

rear discs rusty edges

Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,359 miles

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

front discs poor on inner edge

rear discs poor on edges

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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AF51 BFL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF51 BFL, 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 AF51 BFL registered?

AF51 BFL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AF51 BFL safe to buy?

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