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DX51 XBD

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,023 mi
Last recorded68,023 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,023 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 68,023 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 68,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 67,284 miles

Engine rattles/tappers noisey

Engine smokes on tick over

N/s rear brake binding

N/sfront brake effort fluctuates

Vehicle has stood for over a year

Fail 8 Nov 2018 67,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,468 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,236 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,210 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,566 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,566 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 31,991 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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DX51 XBD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DX51 XBD, 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 DX51 XBD registered?

DX51 XBD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is DX51 XBD safe to buy?

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