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LJ51 VDX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,627 mi
Last recorded90,627 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,627 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads low stone chip to windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,005 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads low stone chip to windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,321 miles

both sides front tyres worn low

both sides rear subframe rusting

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,255 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 VDX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

LJ51 VDX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LJ51 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 VDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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