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LJ51 EXO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EXO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,557 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,557 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounts corroded off but exhaust secure

nearside rear tyre on 3mm,both rear tyres perished tread area

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slight perishing

neraside rear tyre soft

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,821 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,535 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,978 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,973 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,108 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,669 miles

rear high level stop lamp unit loose

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 EXO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue 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 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

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

Is LJ51 EXO safe to buy?

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