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EX51 XXZ

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,196 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 108,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 151,117 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 151,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 139,948 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 134,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,990 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 96,496 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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EX51 XXZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXZ, 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 EX51 XXZ registered?

EX51 XXZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is EX51 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XXZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 XXZ have outstanding finance?

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