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CU51 DJY

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 151,326 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded

Nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 151,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded

Nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 143,192 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 127,917 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 115,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 94,456 miles

engine management light staying on requires attention,

Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,447 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine management light staying on requires attention,

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,701 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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CU51 DJY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU51 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

CU51 DJY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CU51 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 DJY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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