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AF51 BJK

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,776 mi
Last recorded119,776 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BJK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 119,776 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,568 miles

play noted to ns of steering rack

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes some access limited

Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play noted to ns of steering rack

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes some access limited

Fail 4 Dec 2014 102,957 miles

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

corrosion and whited powder corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

excessive corrosion noted to rear brake discs

play noted to ns of steering rack

rear brake pads low

slight exhaust at front pipe

Pass 4 Dec 2014 102,957 miles

corrosion and whited powder corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

excessive corrosion noted to rear brake discs

play noted to ns of steering rack

rear brake pads low

slight exhaust at front pipe

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,467 miles

some corrosion noted to rear brake discs

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2013 93,467 miles

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

some corrosion noted to rear brake discs

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,026 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 86,026 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,871 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,007 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 25 Nov 2009 67,522 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to streak/smear

oil leak present around engine

Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,522 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to streak/smear

oil leak present around engine

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,378 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,529 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,231 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 47,231 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BJK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

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

Is AF51 BJK safe to buy?

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