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LK51 EUH

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 EUH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 96,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cant get to petrol cap. Flap inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 83,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,777 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 80,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,351 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 76,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

odd size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,605 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside inner c.v. boot leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,817 miles

has a puncture in the near side rear tyre

off side rear seat belt not checked as child seat in position

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,506 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,496 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EUH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LK51 EUH, 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 LK51 EUH registered?

LK51 EUH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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