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MX51 GPY

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,295 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,843 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,372 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 64,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,794 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,391 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,130 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 GPY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

MX51 GPY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is MX51 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GPY shows 9 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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