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LJ51 NVO

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,750 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system deteriorted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,200 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,754 miles

rear exhaust outer casing rusted.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,607 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,607 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,283 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre has slight kerb damage

Advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 46,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,910 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 29,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,228 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 NVO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

LJ51 NVO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LJ51 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 NVO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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