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LJ51 VFN

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2011 85,063 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 75,546 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

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 VFN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

LJ51 VFN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LJ51 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 VFN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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