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DX51 VZN

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,681 mi
Last recorded170,681 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 170,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 170,681 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 154,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 144,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 140,113 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre mounting slightly deteriorated

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2008 132,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 123,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 109,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 90,889 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 90,888 miles

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

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 VZN 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 75%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN?

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What year was DX51 VZN registered?

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

Is DX51 VZN safe to buy?

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