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LJ51 EXB

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 115,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,388 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,745 miles

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

centre exhaust mount is broken

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,876 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,431 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 49,380 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,940 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 EXB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

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

Is LJ51 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 EXB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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