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KX51 BKZ

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,255 mi
Last recorded83,255 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 83,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,042 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 81,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,036 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 70,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,889 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 64,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 20,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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KX51 BKZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KX51 BKZ, 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

How do I check the history of KX51 BKZ?

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What year was KX51 BKZ registered?

KX51 BKZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KX51 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX51 BKZ shows 24 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.

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