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AF51 BHL

2001 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,059 mi
Last recorded156,059 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 156,059 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 156,059 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,827 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 144,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 141,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,098 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 137,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 132,968 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 132,966 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,990 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,994 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 120,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 116,500 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front Brake disc(s) appear to be in poor condition

nearside rear Brake disc(s) worn

nearside rear Parking brake lever not returning to stop

offside rear Brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 116,500 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front Brake disc(s) appear to be in poor condition

nearside rear Brake disc(s) worn

nearside rear Parking brake lever not returning to stop

offside rear Brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 102,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 98,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 98,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,988 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 60,707 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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AF51 BHL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF51 BHL, 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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AF51 BHL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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