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NK51 UXW

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,580 mi
Last recorded92,580 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 UXW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,727 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,749 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 72,740 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,983 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 62,983 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 59,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,368 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,085 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,979 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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NK51 UXW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK51 UXW, 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 NK51 UXW?

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What year was NK51 UXW registered?

NK51 UXW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is NK51 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 UXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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