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LJ51 EWT

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 123,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 115,016 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2014 98,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,805 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,759 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,795 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 50,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,126 miles

airbag light on dashboard

Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on dashboard

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,599 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,599 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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LJ51 EWT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ51 EWT, 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 LJ51 EWT registered?

LJ51 EWT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LJ51 EWT safe to buy?

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