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MX51 GXS

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,008 mi
Last recorded135,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,008 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,128 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 120,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,874 miles

exhaust bracket brocken .

Fail 13 Sep 2013 92,874 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust bracket brocken .

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,991 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,991 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 63,729 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,654 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,212 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,546 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 29,231 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 GXS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

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

Is MX51 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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