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DX51 VYW

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,001 mi
Last recorded32,001 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 32,001 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,082 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,080 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 16,612 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 13,799 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 VYW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW?

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What year was DX51 VYW registered?

DX51 VYW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is DX51 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VYW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 VYW have outstanding finance?

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