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AF51 BWW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,881 mi
Last recorded133,881 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 133,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 113,006 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 113,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 107,985 miles

both rear tyres 2.0mm

Fail 12 Jan 2011 107,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 2.0mm

Pass 15 Dec 2009 101,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 101,946 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,081 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 69,081 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 59,938 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 59,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 BWW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

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

Is AF51 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 BWW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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