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OU51 KHD

2001 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,804 mi
Last recorded177,804 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KHD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 177,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 168,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 160,422 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2016 150,808 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 144,178 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 144,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 138,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 135,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2012 129,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 112,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet catch was seized -have freed off and lubricated

oil was very low -have topped up-maintain check

Fail 4 Nov 2010 104,792 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch was seized -have freed off and lubricated

oil was very low -have topped up-maintain check

two nails in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,493 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,293 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 67,293 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2005 48,820 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 48,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 KHD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHD, 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 OU51 KHD registered?

OU51 KHD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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