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NX51 KTO

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 KTO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 93,298 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit.

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,298 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit.

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON

oil leak from breather box on rear of engine block

Fail 24 Oct 2013 89,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LIGHT ON

oil leak from breather box on rear of engine block

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,344 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,454 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,242 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 62,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,675 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,023 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 29,993 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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NX51 KTO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NX51 KTO, 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 NX51 KTO registered?

NX51 KTO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is NX51 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX51 KTO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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