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MX51 GMG

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 130,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,820 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 121,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 133,737 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2016 133,737 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,473 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 88,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,904 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,417 miles

Rear brake disc's slightly pitted.

front brake disc's slightly worn and pitted.

Pass 7 May 2010 67,724 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 67,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 61,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,095 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 GMG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

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

Is MX51 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GMG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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