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LJ51 NVV

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NVV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 81,850 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 81,609 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 68,328 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,823 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,605 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 53,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,184 miles

Exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,561 miles

Front both tyres have heavy inner edge wear

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box has 1st skin corrosion

centre and rear exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and debonding (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres have heavy inner edge wear

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box has 1st skin corrosion

centre and rear exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust brackets broken

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 38,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,169 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

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

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

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

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

Play in N/S/F top mount bush

Play in O/S/F top mount bush

Fail 24 Aug 2010 34,167 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R brake disc corroded

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

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

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Play in N/S/F top mount bush

Play in O/S/F top mount bush

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,482 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 NVV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

LJ51 NVV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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