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LP51 NNE

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,928 mi
Last recorded140,928 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NNE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 140,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 140,884 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 132,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 122,434 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 98,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 72,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 72,151 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,361 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,361 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,967 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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LP51 NNE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LP51 NNE, 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 LP51 NNE registered?

LP51 NNE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LP51 NNE safe to buy?

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