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ILZ 5191

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,031 mi
Last recorded108,031 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 5191
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 108,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 108,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2010 96,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

unable to open rear nearside door from outside

Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,120 miles

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

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

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

unable to open rear nearside door from outside

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,263 miles

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

offside door mirror slight damage

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,602 miles

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

unable to open rear nearside door from outside

Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

unable to open rear nearside door from outside

Fail 4 Nov 2006 46,811 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 46,811 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,265 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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ILZ 5191 is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ILZ 5191, 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 ILZ 5191 registered?

ILZ 5191 is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is ILZ 5191 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 5191 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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