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DX51 VYJ

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,575 mi
Last recorded168,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 168,575 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 168,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 152,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs badly worn, scored and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 138,786 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 138,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,917 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 122,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 111,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 111,732 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 82,520 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 82,520 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,706 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,901 miles

intermitent fault on horn req fixing

Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,991 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 VYJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

DX51 VYJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is DX51 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VYJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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