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KX51 BLK

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,373 mi
Last recorded131,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,373 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corrosion,mid mount rotted tru

front rollbar shackle bushes wear

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter insecure on shaft

rear discs corroded,rear pads worn

Fail 13 Jun 2017 131,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust corrosion,mid mount rotted tru

front rollbar shackle bushes wear

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter insecure on shaft

rear discs corroded,rear pads worn

unable to properly assess o/s/r hub/tyre due to bind,rear brake imbalnce

Pass 21 Jun 2016 123,921 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 123,921 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2015 116,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,744 miles

refer also prior fail 647129974137

Fail 28 Jun 2014 112,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 104,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,821 miles

Airbag ligh is on

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 29 Jun 2011 54,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,704 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,888 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 23,524 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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KX51 BLK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BLK, 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 KX51 BLK registered?

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

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