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EX51 XYG

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,413 mi
Last recorded185,413 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 185,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 184,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,643 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre sidewall worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 166,643 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre sidewall worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 152,272 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 152,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,933 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 141,404 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 121,717 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 103,839 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

front tyres are on around 4mm

Fail 4 Nov 2017 103,839 miles

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

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

front tyres are on around 4mm

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,556 miles

front brake pads around half worn

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,663 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,813 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,241 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 XYG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

EX51 XYG is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is EX51 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XYG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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