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DX51 FFL

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,057 mi
Last recorded178,057 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 178,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 163,315 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 150,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 138,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 122,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,668 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,668 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,951 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 4,900 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

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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DX51 FFL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DX51 FFL, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 FFL?

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What year was DX51 FFL registered?

DX51 FFL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is DX51 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FFL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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