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BU51 PWN

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 PWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,635 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 80,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,738 miles

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated.

Front wipers split.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,359 miles

Front brake pads low.

Front exhaust bracket snapped.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,745 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,358 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,753 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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BU51 PWN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU51 PWN, 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 BU51 PWN registered?

BU51 PWN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is BU51 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 PWN shows 12 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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