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LJ51 EYW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,297 mi
Last recorded124,297 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,297 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 124,292 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 117,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 117,436 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

MIL on

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 112,576 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 112,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint for back box and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

mil on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,906 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,267 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 92,267 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,371 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,697 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 EYW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EYW, 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.

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What year was LJ51 EYW registered?

LJ51 EYW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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