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DK51 EKO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 115,375 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts and Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 9 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 9 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,594 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 114,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 113,257 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 113,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,923 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 111,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,449 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 110,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,157 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 108,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,367 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 105,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 101,840 miles

Central Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits exhaust emissions exceed limit .( see emissions test report ) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust inadequatly repaired at first mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 101,835 miles

Central Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits exhaust emissions exceed limit .( see emissions test report ) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust inadequatly repaired at first mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,340 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXEK BEAM (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn low and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,453 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,339 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 73,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 68,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,987 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,043 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,648 miles

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

front & rear off near side tyres wron from in side

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front & rear off near side tyres wron from in side

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,408 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,349 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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DK51 EKO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK51 EKO, 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 DK51 EKO registered?

DK51 EKO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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