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LJ51 VEK

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,423 mi
Last recorded212,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 212,423 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 212,423 miles

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

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 199,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers poor.

nsr tyre feathered tread.

osr tyre feathered tread.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 183,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 183,725 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 167,787 miles

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

Nearside door mirror broken

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread slightly feathered

Offside sill corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 167,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside door mirror broken

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread slightly feathered

Offside sill corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 154,550 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 154,550 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,138 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 117,414 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge & small cut outer sidewall

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,325 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 67,509 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 VEK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

LJ51 VEK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 VEK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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