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LJ51 VHC

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,885 miles

front wipers slight smear

pin in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front wipers slight smear

pin in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,211 miles

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

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

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 VHC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

LJ51 VHC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LJ51 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 VHC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ51 VHC have outstanding finance?

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