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EX51 XYL

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2014 84,713 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,986 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise centre exhaust saddle

advise play to anti roll bar rubbers

both rear tyres starting to get low plus lots of cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,478 miles

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

catalyst noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,240 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,195 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear wiper blade rubber worn

right hand door mirror cover broken

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,867 miles

N/S front tyre at 1.6mm. advise replacing.

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 XYL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

EX51 XYL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is EX51 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XYL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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