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DX51 FHB

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,541 mi
Last recorded24,541 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,328 miles

CO ON LIMITS

Fail 24 Jun 2014 23,328 miles

CO ON LIMITS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,286 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 10,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 8,430 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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DX51 FHB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DX51 FHB, 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 FHB?

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What year was DX51 FHB registered?

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

Is DX51 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FHB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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