MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine light on
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
O/s/r brake binds slightly
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/s/r coil spring broken at an extreme end
1.Offside front fog light not working. 2.Centre exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
1.Offside front fog light not working. 2.Centre exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system has some corrosion in areas
front and rear brake discs have some corrosion and wear
front anti roll bar bushes have some wear and play
front wipers are starting to wear
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes just starting to wear
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from calipers to flexi pipe have some corrosion
nearside rear brake pipe to axle flexi pipe starting to corrode
offside front tyre starting to crack in between tread
offside rear shock absorber bump stop starting to wear
rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
exhaust system has some corrosion in areas
front and rear brake discs have some corrosion and wear
front anti roll bar bushes have some wear and play
front wipers are starting to wear
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes just starting to wear
nearside and offside rear brake pipes from calipers to flexi pipe have some corrosion
nearside rear brake pipe to axle flexi pipe starting to corrode
offside front tyre starting to crack in between tread
offside rear shock absorber bump stop starting to wear
rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
front and rear number plates have slight background deterioration and damage
front brake discs have slight corrosion on edges
front wipers have slight wear
offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to wear
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
front and rear number plates have slight deterioration to background
front brake discs have slight corrosion on edges
front wipers have wear
offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to wear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
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YJ51 GHG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue 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 YJ51 GHG, 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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YJ51 GHG is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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