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MX51 GJF

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,648 mi
Last recorded127,648 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GJF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 127,648 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 127,643 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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 117,622 miles

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 111,773 miles

centre exhaust pipe rusty

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,311 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,059 miles

EPC warning lamp on

both front lower suspension arms , slight wear in rearmost bushes

both front shockers damp but functioning ok at this time

centre floor exhaust bracket , welds adrift but exhaust secure at this time

screen chipped in zone B

slight damage to n/s/r indicator lens

wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 21 Oct 2009 97,059 miles

EPC warning lamp on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arms , slight wear in rearmost bushes

both front shockers damp but functioning ok at this time

centre floor exhaust bracket , welds adrift but exhaust secure at this time

screen chipped in zone B

slight damage to n/s/r indicator lens

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger , weld adrift but exhaust secure at this time

n/s/r indicator lens ,slight damage

rear no plate , slight damage around british standard marking ,lower right corner

Fail 19 Oct 2007 75,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger , weld adrift but exhaust secure at this time

n/s/r indicator lens ,slight damage

rear no plate , slight damage around british standard marking ,lower right corner

Pass 6 Oct 2006 60,044 miles

screen chipped in zone B

slight damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 25 Oct 2005 52,575 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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MX51 GJF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX51 GJF, 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 MX51 GJF registered?

MX51 GJF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GJF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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