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LJ51 NXM

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,249 mi
Last recorded139,249 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) The play in this joint is on limit of being acceptable ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 132,949 miles

Mil illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Needs attention asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f repeater bulb cover missing

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes

o/s repeater cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,520 miles

o/s side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,637 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,453 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,933 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,933 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,692 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 22 Jan 2013 75,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 66,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 66,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 49,808 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,331 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,331 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 29,504 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 19,774 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 NXM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NXM, 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 NXM registered?

LJ51 NXM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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