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MF51 CMO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,318 mi
Last recorded108,318 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 CMO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,318 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 108,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 101,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine management light iluminated on dashboard

nearside front inner drive shaft boot loose

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,794 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes slightly imbalanced 22%

Fail 8 Nov 2010 96,793 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes slightly imbalanced 22%

Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,892 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,304 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 67,575 miles

Slight wear rear axle bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,643 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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MF51 CMO 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 MF51 CMO, 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 MF51 CMO registered?

MF51 CMO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is MF51 CMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 CMO 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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