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EX51 YLC

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,361 mi
Last recorded95,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YLC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear, rear end of both front to rear pipes , both pipes to front flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch defective

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,184 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 84,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 81,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,307 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,236 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 75,235 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,720 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 36,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,278 miles

Wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 YLC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLC, 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 EX51 YLC?

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What year was EX51 YLC registered?

EX51 YLC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is EX51 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YLC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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