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M15 DBA

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 DBA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,750 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on parts of car

Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,722 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

mist of oil on n/s/r shock

wish bone bushes separating

Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,077 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

cv boots perishing

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle bean rusty

exhaust rusty

heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace asap (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace asap (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace asap (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,459 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front heat shield on exhaust slightly loose

Fail 3 Aug 2019 79,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front heat shield on exhaust slightly loose

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 74,874 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,274 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 May 2012 72,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,342 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,338 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,995 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 64,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 54,694 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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M15 DBA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M15 DBA, 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 M15 DBA registered?

M15 DBA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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