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CU51 DXX

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,246 mi
Last recorded79,246 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 DXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 79,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,591 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 63,964 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,489 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,486 miles

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

both front tyre treads geting low 2mm to 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,321 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 DXX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

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

Is CU51 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 DXX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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