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MF51 DWV

2001 Seat Leon TDI S

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,923 mi
Last recorded173,923 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon TDI S95,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 DWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon TDI S
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 173,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 173,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 155,405 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 155,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 118,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 104,787 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon TDI S?

Based on 1,016 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring incomplete 9
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3
brake binding 3
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MF51 DWV is a 2001 Seat Leon TDI S in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 95,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon TDI S fails its MOT is coil spring incomplete, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF51 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF51 DWV?

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What year was MF51 DWV registered?

MF51 DWV is a 2001 Seat Leon TDI S, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is MF51 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 DWV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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