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DK51 HBY

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,383 mi
Last recorded179,383 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 179,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 149,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 125,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,873 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 116,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,943 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 101,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,352 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,134 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 71,750 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 60,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,878 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 HBY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

DK51 HBY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DK51 HBY safe to buy?

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