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DK51 FBU

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,300 mi
Last recorded102,300 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 102,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 99,168 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,670 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,745 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 68,731 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 68,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,071 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 FBU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK51 FBU, 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.

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What year was DK51 FBU registered?

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

Is DK51 FBU safe to buy?

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