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YJ51 OCR

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,173 mi
Last recorded165,173 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 OCR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 165,173 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 165,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,798 miles

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 145,831 miles

Coolant leak

O/S/F wing is damaged.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 145,261 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 145,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 142,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 138,656 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 138,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 124,824 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 109,776 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 95,385 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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YJ51 OCR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ51 OCR, 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 YJ51 OCR registered?

YJ51 OCR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is YJ51 OCR safe to buy?

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