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EX51 XYO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 109,302 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Movement in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Movement in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 104,866 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Engine mangement light on.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Offside front lower wishbone rear bush split.

Offside front outer brake pad worn low, approx 2-3mm.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,952 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Engine mangement light on.

Exhaust corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 96,952 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Engine mangement light on.

Exhaust corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 90,282 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear tyre starting to get low, 3mm.

Offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,233 miles

engine management light on

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs corroded & lipped

rear brake discs for corrosion

rear number plate for condition

suspension for age & wear

Fail 11 Feb 2011 86,233 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs corroded & lipped

offside rear tyre getting low on tread 1.88mm

rear brake discs for corrosion

rear number plate for condition

suspension for age & wear

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,567 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroding

front tyres close to wear bars

management light on

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear discs corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,153 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 77,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 May 2007 62,977 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 62,284 miles

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

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

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 XYO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

EX51 XYO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is EX51 XYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XYO shows 12 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.

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