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MX51 GUE

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GUE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 113,296 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,263 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 110,463 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,052 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2022 100,047 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,889 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 17 Nov 2017 94,835 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,481 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,886 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,021 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,441 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,604 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 GUE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

MX51 GUE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is MX51 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GUE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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