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DK51 HGU

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,981 mi
Last recorded86,981 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,747 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,881 miles

nearside wiper rubber split

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

epc light on

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

epc light on

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,626 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2010 60,626 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,870 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroding

rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,348 miles

engine cover

n/s/r light c racked

rear pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,783 miles

engine cover fitted

front +rear pads getting low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,091 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 HGU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

DK51 HGU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is DK51 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 HGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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