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DK51 LWR

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,495 mi
Last recorded162,495 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LWR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 162,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 162,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 151,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 138,470 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 125,222 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 112,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 112,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 98,815 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 98,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 83,156 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 68,391 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 53,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,605 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 LWR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

DK51 LWR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DK51 LWR safe to buy?

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