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MX51 YPJ

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,314 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,116 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,116 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,367 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,376 miles

REAR DISCS PITTED.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,630 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,095 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 YPJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc 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 YPJ, 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

How do I check the history of MX51 YPJ?

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What year was MX51 YPJ registered?

MX51 YPJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is MX51 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 YPJ 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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