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MX51 JVU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,476 mi
Last recorded108,476 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 108,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

unable to check rear seat belts due to table inside

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,476 miles

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

engine management light on

unable to check rear seat belts due to table inside

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 91,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,075 miles

engine management light iluminated

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,881 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,477 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 50,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,714 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 JVU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

Is MX51 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 JVU shows 12 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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