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DX51 FLE

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FLE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,864 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,323 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,295 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 60,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,547 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 FLE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE?

You can check the full history of DX51 FLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX51 FLE registered?

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

Is DX51 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FLE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 FLE have outstanding finance?

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