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DK51 HCO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,955 mi
Last recorded129,955 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HCO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,955 miles

2 lts engine oil added

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine man light on

ex heat shield loose

o/side front shocker damp

o/side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Dec 2015 129,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack end badley worn (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

2 lts engine oil added

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine man light on

ex heat shield loose

o/side front shocker damp

o/side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 116,703 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 107,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 107,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,662 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,175 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 95,175 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,161 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 69,692 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 69,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,261 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 HCO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

DK51 HCO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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