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LJ51 MLZ

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MLZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 152,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 148,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 139,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 126,150 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front fog light does not work

Fail 14 Nov 2013 126,150 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front fog light does not work

Pass 16 Nov 2012 114,181 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 103,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 79,772 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

front brake discs are slightly worn, replace discs at next front brake pad change.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,709 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 MLZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

LJ51 MLZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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