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EX51 XYA

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,164 mi
Last recorded49,164 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 49,164 miles

front pads low

heavy wear to front discs

nearside front tyre 2mm and 9yrs old

nearside rear tyre 9yrs old

offside front tyre 3mm and 9yrs old

offside rear tyre 1.6mm ,12yrs old and bald inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 42,715 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 39,927 miles

O/s rear tyre on limits on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 36,238 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 32,467 miles

O/s rear getting low on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2008 29,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 29,547 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,805 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 20,698 miles

Both front tyres are becoming low on tread

N/s rear wheel is binding slightly

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 XYA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX51 XYA, 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 XYA?

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What year was EX51 XYA registered?

EX51 XYA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is EX51 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XYA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 XYA have outstanding finance?

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