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MF51 LZD

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 LZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,160 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 77,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,631 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly perished (2.2.C.1c)

Front tyres perished slightly

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Servo pipe cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2016 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Servo pipe cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount welds broken.

nearside front tyre weather cracked.

offside front tyre weather cracked.

offside rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,201 miles

Front wipers split

Rear box outer skin breaking up

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,761 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Rear box outer skin breaking up

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,142 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

Front tyre treads worn low and treads cracking

Rear exhaust box outer skin breaking up and system generally corroded

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,256 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 44,042 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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MF51 LZD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF51 LZD, 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 MF51 LZD registered?

MF51 LZD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is MF51 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 LZD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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