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EX51 XYR

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,187 mi
Last recorded141,187 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 141,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 137,973 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,889 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 107,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 104,782 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,026 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise new wiper blades

both front inner CV boots loose but not insecure at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2012 90,950 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s rear parking brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,950 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

O/s rear parking brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,453 miles

front brake pads and front brake discs worn advise a full brake check

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,944 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,476 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,725 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 56,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear 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 XYR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XYR, 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.

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What year was EX51 XYR registered?

EX51 XYR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XYR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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