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YX51 KGA

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 KGA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 71,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,809 miles

engine oil leak at o/s

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner sides

Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,486 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2010 62,486 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2009 56,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,395 miles

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,633 miles

rear discs dev. corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2008 54,633 miles

Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust slight blow at clamps/joints

rear discs dev. corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,687 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,578 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 39,560 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise the radiator is slightly leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,846 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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YX51 KGA 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 61.5%.

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 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 YX51 KGA, 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 YX51 KGA registered?

YX51 KGA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YX51 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 KGA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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