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EX51 XYH

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 126,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,108 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 118,108 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 109,935 miles

osr brake binding slightly and inner pad becoming low

Fail 26 Sep 2015 109,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr brake binding slightly and inner pad becoming low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 103,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,792 miles

Centre rear seat belt clicks when coming out.

Rear washer jet inop.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,474 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,404 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 XYH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

EX51 XYH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is EX51 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 XYH have outstanding finance?

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