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LJ51 VFU

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,776 mi
Last recorded92,776 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 83,090 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 83,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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 VFU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFU, 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

How do I check the history of LJ51 VFU?

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What year was LJ51 VFU registered?

LJ51 VFU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LJ51 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 VFU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ51 VFU have outstanding finance?

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