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MX51 GKV

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,940 mi
Last recorded134,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 134,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 16 May 2014 123,668 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 2 May 2013 108,345 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 108,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,388 miles

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

exhaust front section slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,388 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust front section slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,809 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,662 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 72,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,513 miles

front and rear disc pads appear to be 70% worn

nearside rear tyre has2.5mm of trewad

offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread

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 GKV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GKV, 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 MX51 GKV registered?

MX51 GKV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is MX51 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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