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AF51 BXK

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,201 mi
Last recorded168,201 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 168,201 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM TREAD REMAINING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 168,201 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM TREAD REMAINING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 160,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 148,117 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing down low

o/s/r brake sticking on slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2009 135,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 123,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 118,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 103,256 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 103,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 74,902 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 BXK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXK, 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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What year was AF51 BXK registered?

AF51 BXK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AF51 BXK safe to buy?

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