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MF51 DWG

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 DWG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 110,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 91,955 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 87,409 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

Fail 7 Dec 2009 87,380 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 71,516 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,510 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MF51 DWG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF51 DWG, 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

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What year was MF51 DWG registered?

MF51 DWG is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is MF51 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 DWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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