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AO51 DTK

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,650 mi
Last recorded136,650 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DTK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,650 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 136,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Number plates lights blue

Fail 23 Aug 2011 107,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

both rear discs scored

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,426 miles

both rear discs scored

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,588 miles

both rear discs carroded

drivers side door mirror taped up

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,058 miles

both front tyres low

front brakes, uneven pad wear and slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre low

rear brakes slightly heavy

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,308 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 53,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both the front and rear discs are corroded

the front number plate is cracked

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 DTK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

AO51 DTK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 DTK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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