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AF51 DLJ

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,880 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2013 115,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 156,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 136,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 125,265 miles

front discs corroded

front pads wearing low

front struts slight lift and play

horn working time to time

slight judder front brakes

Pass 1 May 2008 121,114 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front top struts have slight lift in top bush

both rear tyres + offside front tyre just on limit will need to be changed very soon

front brakes slightly juddering

wipers slightly split + slightly smearing

Fail 1 May 2008 121,114 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front top struts have slight lift in top bush

both rear tyres + offside front tyre just on limit will need to be changed very soon

front brakes slightly juddering

wipers slightly split + slightly smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 111,021 miles

all tyres just on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,321 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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AF51 DLJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF51 DLJ, 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 AF51 DLJ registered?

AF51 DLJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 DLJ safe to buy?

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