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MX51 GOE

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,391 mi
Last recorded142,391 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GOE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 142,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 136,553 miles

EML light is on

n/s/r tyre wearing from outer edge

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 136,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light is on

n/s/r tyre wearing from outer edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 130,202 miles

play in wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2012 126,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 3 Sep 2011 122,764 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 113,318 miles

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

rear disc slightly worn.

Fail 11 Sep 2010 113,286 miles

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

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

Rear disc slightly worn.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 101,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,301 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 GOE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

MX51 GOE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is MX51 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GOE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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