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DE51 EJX

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 EJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,653 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 77,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine managment light on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension cross member corroed.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 29,965 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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DE51 EJX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE51 EJX, 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 DE51 EJX registered?

DE51 EJX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is DE51 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 EJX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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