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CV51 WAE

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,784 mi
Last recorded126,784 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 WAE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 126,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,214 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,666 miles

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 pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 76,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,834 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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CV51 WAE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CV51 WAE, 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 CV51 WAE registered?

CV51 WAE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CV51 WAE safe to buy?

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