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DX51 XCM

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,221 mi
Last recorded89,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XCM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 84,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,657 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,039 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,888 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,979 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 42,979 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCM, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 XCM?

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What year was DX51 XCM registered?

DX51 XCM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is DX51 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 XCM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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