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DX51 VZM

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

125,182 mi
Last recorded125,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VZM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 117,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,647 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 108,462 miles

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 98,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 94,142 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,133 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 83,940 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 77,828 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 72,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror broken

rear axle bushes split

Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,926 miles

n/s door mirror broken

rear axle bushes split

Pass 22 Nov 2008 65,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,471 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 41,589 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 VZM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 VZM, 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 VZM?

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What year was DX51 VZM registered?

DX51 VZM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is DX51 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VZM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 VZM have outstanding finance?

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