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DX51 XKG

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,037 mi
Last recorded148,037 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XKG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 148,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,415 miles

engine cover fitted

rear box deteriorating

Fail 22 Dec 2015 133,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre feathering on edges

rear box deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,391 miles

B/F lamp flashes on/off -engine light on -frt no plate loose - h/l aims high - O/S/R tyre wearing low -frt pads wearing low -Centre exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust box casing corroded -front discs wearing - front pads wearing low - light frt damage to bumper

Pass 19 Dec 2013 109,109 miles

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F wiper blade smearing

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2012 99,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,578 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 90,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,445 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken/rattles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Small chip on windscreen zone A

Washer jets poor

Wiper blades poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,445 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken/rattles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Small chip on windscreen zone A

Washer jets poor

Wiper blades poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,276 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 58,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hazard switch sticking

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,161 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 48,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2005 27,727 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 XKG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 XKG, 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 24 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 XKG registered?

DX51 XKG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is DX51 XKG safe to buy?

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