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AF51 EFS

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,266 mi
Last recorded140,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 EFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 140,266 miles

centre exhaust mount starting to rust

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2010 131,134 miles

rear discs rusting

slight play in passangers side rack end

Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 121,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 114,880 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 10 May 2007 99,088 miles

Screen is chipped †Rack is worn near side †Front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn †Front struts top mounts are worn †Centre exhaust mount is weak

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 EFS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

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

Is AF51 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 EFS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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