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LJ51 EYT

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,109 mi
Last recorded107,109 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 93,773 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,933 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 73,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,789 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 65,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,422 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 EYT 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 EYT, 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 EYT registered?

LJ51 EYT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is LJ51 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 EYT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ51 EYT have outstanding finance?

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