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AF51 BHW

2001 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,464 mi
Last recorded207,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 207,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 196,787 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge + on limit

both rear coil springs corroding

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

some play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 6 Mar 2019 196,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres bald on inner edge + on limit

both rear coil springs corroding

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 9 Mar 2018 186,687 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 186,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 175,813 miles

rear discs corroded

slight lift in o/s/f leg top mount

Fail 7 Mar 2017 175,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

slight lift in o/s/f leg top mount

Pass 24 Feb 2016 164,737 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Feb 2016 164,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2015 153,180 miles

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 138,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,562 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,110 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,806 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 39,032 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 BHW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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