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EX51 YJP

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,733 mi
Last recorded180,733 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YJP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 180,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 180,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 163,815 miles

stone chip in screen.childs seat fitted.both front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 14 Oct 2011 151,381 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 151,381 miles

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

wheels marked, n/s/f wing and bonnett corroded, n/s door mirror damaged, all tyres on wear bands, rear pads getting low, front and rear disc rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,514 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 114,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 135,762 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 125,422 miles

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

both wing mirror covers broken.

centre exhaust mount broken.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 125,422 miles

both wing mirror covers broken.

centre exhaust mount broken.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 111,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,783 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 77,125 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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EX51 YJP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 EX51 YJP, 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

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What year was EX51 YJP registered?

EX51 YJP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YJP 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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