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DX51 XVW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,344 mi
Last recorded150,344 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 143,420 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 143,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 135,643 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 135,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 110,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,378 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 104,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 94,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 79,986 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 67,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,242 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,882 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 47,620 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to legal limit

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 XVW 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 65.2%.

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 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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

DX51 XVW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is DX51 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 XVW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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