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OU51 KDF

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,218 mi
Last recorded148,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 148,218 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminitated

Fail 19 Jun 2015 148,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminitated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 139,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 136,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,978 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,254 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 104,254 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear and n/s/f indicators slightly showing white light

Pass 16 Aug 2007 101,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 81,157 miles

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

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

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 KDF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey 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 OU51 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

OU51 KDF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is OU51 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 KDF 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.

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