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DX51 LZU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 146,661 miles

os rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2016 146,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm locating pin insecure lower (2.4.G.3a)

os rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 141,770 miles

os rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 134,189 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 130,576 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 112,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 61,183 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 LZU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU?

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What year was DX51 LZU registered?

DX51 LZU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DX51 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 LZU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 LZU have outstanding finance?

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