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MX51 XHP

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,305 mi
Last recorded30,305 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,305 miles

Front inner steering arms threads corroded slightly both sides

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,940 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 28,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,156 miles

front and rear brake discs both sides slight lip and scoring

Fail 19 Sep 2018 27,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front and rear brake discs both sides slight lip and scoring

fuel filter corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,934 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 11,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,231 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 XHP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XHP, 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.

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What year was MX51 XHP registered?

MX51 XHP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is MX51 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 XHP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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