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EX51 XXL

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,341 mi
Last recorded76,341 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,341 miles

NS Mirror Glass Missing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,717 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,374 miles

Mirrors - N/S Has Broken / Cracked Glass & O/S Has Rear Cover Missing

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

Slight Oil Leak From Gearbox

Fail 1 Oct 2011 65,369 miles

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

Front Suspension - N/S/Lower Inner Rear Bush Deteriorated But Not Allowing Excessive Movement

Mirrors - N/S Has Broken / Cracked Glass & O/S Has Rear Cover Missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Slight Oil Leak From Gearbox

Uneven Front Tyre Wear - Possibly Tracking

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 56,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,120 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 34,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EX51 XXL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX51 XXL, 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 EX51 XXL?

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What year was EX51 XXL registered?

EX51 XXL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is EX51 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XXL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 XXL have outstanding finance?

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