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MF51 KXX

2001 Seat Leon

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,031 mi
Last recorded96,031 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 KXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped but NOT Insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2010 82,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,819 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,108 miles

Body damage to O/S/F of vehicle.

O/S headlamp mounting brackets broken.

Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Both front brake discs very badly worn/ corroded on inner faces.

Both front tyres worn below limit on edges.

Front brake pads very near wear limit.

O/S headlamp mountings broken.

Rear silencer corroded.

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 KXX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF51 KXX, 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 MF51 KXX?

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What year was MF51 KXX registered?

MF51 KXX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is MF51 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 KXX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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