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MX51 JWG

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,888 mi
Last recorded194,888 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 194,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 194,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 177,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 177,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 159,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 143,640 miles

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

rear exhaust brackit broken

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,927 miles

exhaust center box bracket snapped

offside rear passenger seat back damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 50,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,315 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 42,269 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perrished

corrosion front/rear brake discs

middle box bracket snapped

slight brake imbalance rear

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 JWG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

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

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