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MX51 GZB

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,856 mi
Last recorded139,856 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GZB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,792 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front inner rod slight play

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

centre exhaust sleeve loose

Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,194 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,132 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,705 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Aug 2008 32,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 21,153 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2005 16,896 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 GZB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

MX51 GZB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MX51 GZB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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