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DX51 FKR

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,080 mi
Last recorded72,080 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,080 miles

a)Near side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm minimum tread depth.b)Front and rear coil springs corroded.c)Off side front lower suspension arm ball joint cover slightly deteriorated and inner bush bonding failing.

d)Fluctuation on both front brakes,but not excessive.e)Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded.f)Rear indicators discoloured.g)Exhaust centre bracket fractured.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,410 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,198 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,119 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 51,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,200 miles

o/s/r caliper, handbrake mecanism sticking, or possibly pad seized

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,818 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 35,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 31,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FKR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX51 FKR, 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 DX51 FKR registered?

DX51 FKR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DX51 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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