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DK51 HCU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,690 mi
Last recorded70,690 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,179 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,177 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,094 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,654 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,071 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2005 20,170 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 HCU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

DK51 HCU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is DK51 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 HCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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