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MX51 GYE

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GYE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,680 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 85,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,744 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S Sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S Sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,088 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,085 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,658 miles

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

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

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 GYE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

MX51 GYE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is MX51 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 GYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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