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DX51 XCT

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,694 mi
Last recorded143,694 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XCT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 143,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 130,803 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 124,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 112,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,153 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 101,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,373 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 91,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 86,329 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,649 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 71,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 63,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 50,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,217 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 XCT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT?

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What year was DX51 XCT registered?

DX51 XCT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is DX51 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 XCT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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