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LK51 XVW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,929 mi
Last recorded118,929 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 XVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 118,929 miles

Play offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Aug 2016 118,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal is depressed (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators to nearside are on (1.2.1f)

slight play from offside 'inner' steering rack joint

Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,700 miles

EPC light on

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

engine hunts at idle

engine management light on

nail in edge of n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s steering arm

various slight oil leaks

Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

EPC light on

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

engine hunts at idle

engine management light on

n/s/r brake discs scored

nail in edge of n/s/r tyre

o/s/r brakes starting to bind and appear to have become very hot

slight play in o/s steering arm

various slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,626 miles

both rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

engine managment lamp on

n/s/r wheel becoming stiff to turn

o/s/r handbrake mechanisum on caliper slightly sticking

o/s/r reverse lamp unit damaged

slight play felt in o/s/f steering arm

various minor oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,680 miles

o/s/r inner lamp lense broken

Engine managment lamp on

both front tyres worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear wheels becoming stiff to turn

exhaust system corroded

n/s lower outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on edges (Stepped tread)

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

slight play felt in both front steering arms/rack

variouse Power steering pipes damp/misting (monitor levels)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,680 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine managment lamp on

both front tyres worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear wheels becoming stiff to turn

exhaust system corroded

n/s lower outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on edges (Stepped tread)

o/s/r inner lamp lense broken

rear brake discs becoming worn/corroded

slight play felt in both front steering arms/rack

variouse Power steering pipes damp/misting (monitor levels)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel cap door stiff to open

o/s/ wiper becoming worn

power steering pipe has a slight weap

Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel cap door stiff to open

o/s/ wiper becoming worn

power steering pipe has a slight weap

Pass 7 Nov 2011 98,767 miles

epc and engine management light is on

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 7 Nov 2011 98,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

epc and engine management light is on

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,369 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,981 miles

exhaust system starting to become corroded

o/s/r lamp unit badly damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2009 87,981 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

exhaust system starting to become corroded

front brake discs becomming worn

o/s/r lamp unit badly damaged

rear brake discs becomming badly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,888 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XVW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LK51 XVW, 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 LK51 XVW registered?

LK51 XVW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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