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MU51 MXB

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,448 mi
Last recorded187,448 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 MXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 187,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 187,448 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 165,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 157,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 148,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Aug 2014 137,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Aug 2013 126,691 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,211 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,990 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,419 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 56,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MU51 MXB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MU51 MXB, 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 MU51 MXB registered?

MU51 MXB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is MU51 MXB safe to buy?

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