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DX51 XKC

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,596 mi
Last recorded171,596 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XKC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 171,596 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 171,048 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 151,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror cover missing - no sharp edges exposed at time of test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 143,210 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 143,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 135,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 135,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front and rear doors (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 118,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 102,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 75,944 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 44,983 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)

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 XKC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

DX51 XKC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is DX51 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 XKC shows 15 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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