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DU51 BBK

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 BBK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 93,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 159,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 152,367 miles

rear number plate damaged

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 15 Feb 2008 152,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

rear number plate damaged

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 118,644 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 118,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW

corrosion starting to the front brake discs

corrosion to the rear brake discs / appear thin

engine smokey when revved for emissions

traction control light is on

Pass 12 Jan 2006 89,243 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 89,241 miles

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

Front Nearside Tyre Low Tread - JUST LEGAL

Rear Indicators Faded

Rear Offside Tyre Low Tread

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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DU51 BBK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU51 BBK, 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 DU51 BBK registered?

DU51 BBK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is DU51 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 BBK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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