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KE51 AKJ

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,319 mi
Last recorded86,319 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 AKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,319 miles

Front brake pads and discs deteriorated

Front exhaust section hanger broken

Front exhaust section has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Nearside Front window inoperative

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,008 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,218 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,972 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,612 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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KE51 AKJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KE51 AKJ, 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 KE51 AKJ registered?

KE51 AKJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KE51 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 AKJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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