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MX51 GHO

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,271 mi
Last recorded126,271 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 126,271 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 126,271 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,125 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 109,462 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 109,462 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 93,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 83,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,602 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MX51 GHO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX51 GHO, 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 MX51 GHO?

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What year was MX51 GHO registered?

MX51 GHO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MX51 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GHO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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