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AF51 EFC

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,038 mi
Last recorded119,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 EFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,038 miles

n/s/r tyre has some uneven wear of tread pattern

Fail 9 Jun 2015

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre has some uneven wear of tread pattern

Pass 28 May 2014 109,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 109,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

nsr slight brake bind

osr slight brake bind

tailgate wont open with the handle

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,533 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 100,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,584 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn.

Rear registration plate damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn on edges

condensation in n/s headlamp

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,898 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,037 miles

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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 EFC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

AF51 EFC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is AF51 EFC safe to buy?

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