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CU51 BBO

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,957 mi
Last recorded71,957 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BBO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,957 miles

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

general corrrosion to all brake pipes, exhaust system,and underbody panels.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

general corrrosion to all brake pipes, exhaust system,and underbody panels.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,308 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,744 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,744 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,184 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear number plate beginning to seperate

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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CU51 BBO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CU51 BBO, 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 CU51 BBO registered?

CU51 BBO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 BBO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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