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LK51 ETA

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,069 mi
Last recorded122,069 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 99,983 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,939 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,424 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,650 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust sill supported

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2014 71,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust sill supported

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust slightly deteriated also middle bracket missing (system secure)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine managment lamp on

exhaust slightly deteriated also middle bracket missing (system secure)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,583 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,185 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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LK51 ETA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LK51 ETA, 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 LK51 ETA?

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What year was LK51 ETA registered?

LK51 ETA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LK51 ETA safe to buy?

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Does LK51 ETA have outstanding finance?

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