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J55 DBC

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,906 mi
Last recorded93,906 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DBC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,108 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,287 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,916 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2006 39,936 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,061 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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J55 DBC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J55 DBC, 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.

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What year was J55 DBC registered?

J55 DBC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is J55 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 DBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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