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NK51 ABN

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 ABN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,384 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil light on

water pump leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits cat missing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil light on

water pump leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,273 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,178 miles

Slight play in the n/s/f inner steering rack knuckle.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,352 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,368 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 66,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,307 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2009 55,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front tyrres are worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,361 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,973 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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NK51 ABN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NK51 ABN, 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 NK51 ABN registered?

NK51 ABN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NK51 ABN safe to buy?

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