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LJ51 NVB

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,393 mi
Last recorded122,393 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NVB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 122,393 miles

Offside front inner door handle slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,109 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 114,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,161 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,584 miles

SRS WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 30 Sep 2014 99,584 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,416 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 80,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,332 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,401 miles

(strong advise) rear brake discs worn and pitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

airbag light on

coolant low

exhaust mount broken but still supported

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake slightly binding when spinning the wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,452 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade to big

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,452 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade to big

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,585 miles

unable to check rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,153 miles

advise on both front tyres worn too 3mm

advise on both rear indicator bulbs starting to faded

advise on front number plate marked at top

advise on front wipers smearing screen slightly

advise on rear wiper worn away

note: nearside rear seat belt fully tested due to child seat fitted

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 NVB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVB, 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

How do I check the history of LJ51 NVB?

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What year was LJ51 NVB registered?

LJ51 NVB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LJ51 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 NVB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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