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LJ51 EXA

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,335 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs have lip of corrosion inner face

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,366 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hazard warning light switch sticking slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,923 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

hazard warning light switch sticking slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

hazard warning light switch sticking slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,335 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 55,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,268 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 37,149 miles

slight bind at offside rear brake

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 EXA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ51 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

LJ51 EXA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LJ51 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 EXA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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