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VX51 KWT

1999 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,231 mi
Last recorded126,231 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 KWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,231 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN (RUN FLAT)

OIL LEAK

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 126,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN (RUN FLAT)

OIL LEAK

REAR AXLE CORRODED

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades deteriorated

nearside rear wheel arch and door have accident damage

Fail 29 Oct 2014 118,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades deteriorated

nearside rear wheel arch and door have accident damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear door/quarter panel has damage

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 96,115 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

body damage to n/s of vehicle

bolts broken on headlight front panel

Fail 6 Oct 2011 86,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

body damage to n/s of vehicle

bolts broken on headlight front panel

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,550 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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VX51 KWT is a 1999 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX51 KWT, 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 27 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 KWT registered?

VX51 KWT is a 1999 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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