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W251 DPU

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,743 mi
Last recorded131,743 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 DPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 131,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,431 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded away

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 122,431 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded away

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,569 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 111,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 May 2012 106,069 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 106,046 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 92,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 92,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 86,179 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 79,754 miles

Auxillary drive belt perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

There is slight de.lamination on rear registration plate but not affecting legibility.

Pass 30 May 2007 72,640 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes slightly binding and discs pitted

Fail 23 May 2007 72,552 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s rear brakes slight bind and discs pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 59,112 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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W251 DPU is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,676 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 W251 DPU, 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 26 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W251 DPU registered?

W251 DPU is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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