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AO51 DPZ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,470 mi
Last recorded162,470 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DPZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 162,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 145,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 129,096 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 129,096 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 114,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 100,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 73,621 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 73,621 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust flexible joint leaking slightly

Exhaust system generally corroded

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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AO51 DPZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO51 DPZ, 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 AO51 DPZ registered?

AO51 DPZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is AO51 DPZ safe to buy?

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