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AM51 RCO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

212,400 mi
Last recorded212,400 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RCO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 212,400 miles

Oil leak to engine

Fail 29 Mar 2016 212,400 miles

Oil leak to engine

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 200,906 miles

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

Oil leak to engine

Fail 19 Mar 2015 200,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak to engine

Pass 12 Mar 2014 183,574 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2014 183,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 167,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear brake pads worn

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 167,717 miles

front & rear brake pads worn

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 150,924 miles

both front brake discs rusted and worn

front wipers lazy in operation

Fail 30 Mar 2012 150,924 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs rusted and worn

front wipers lazy in operation

Pass 31 Mar 2011 134,858 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 134,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,011 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 92,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,868 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,885 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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AM51 RCO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AM51 RCO, 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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AM51 RCO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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