CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX51 VZP

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VZP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,919 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

near side rear tyre perrishing/cracking

passenger seat belt slightly slow in retracting

rear brake discs VERY RUSTY

surface corrosion emerging on front brake discs

Fail 30 Dec 2013 93,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

near side rear tyre perrishing/cracking

passenger seat belt slightly slow in retracting

rear brake discs VERY RUSTY

surface corrosion emerging on front brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,236 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,974 miles

centre exhaust mounting brackets corroded

slightly low braking effort on offside parking brake

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,996 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,604 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 55,389 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,035 miles

nearside rear tyrewearing low

offside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm limit

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,588 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX51 VZP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP?

You can check the full history of DX51 VZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX51 VZP registered?

DX51 VZP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is DX51 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VZP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 VZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX51 VZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.