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OU51 DZO

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,143 mi
Last recorded150,143 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 DZO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 150,143 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake disc's worn / corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 150,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

offside rear brake pads very low

rear brake disc's worn / corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 143,944 miles

brake discs pitted

engine oil leak

o/s/r brakes binding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 139,994 miles

corrosion in metal parts underneath

lift in n/s/f shock top mount

Fail 13 Jul 2015 139,928 miles

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

corrosion in metal parts underneath

lift in n/s/f shock top mount

Pass 14 Jul 2014 137,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolan leak on engine

signs of leak from air con

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 118,812 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jul 2011 107,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 97,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 87,245 miles

o/s/f top suspension mount bearing worn

Fail 28 Jul 2009 87,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/f top suspension mount bearing worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,053 miles

oil leak

wear front discs

Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,952 miles

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

discs corroded and worn

exhaust smoke on overun

Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,744 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 53,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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OU51 DZO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU51 DZO, 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 OU51 DZO registered?

OU51 DZO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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