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DK51 FBZ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,923 mi
Last recorded143,923 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FBZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 143,923 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 143,923 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r brake pads are fitted incorrectly

Pass 24 Aug 2009 133,836 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 133,836 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 114,182 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 114,025 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,097 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 88,018 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,144 miles

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

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 FBZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

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

Is DK51 FBZ safe to buy?

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