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YJ51 OEB

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 OEB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 144,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,999 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,246 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 124,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 120,253 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 111,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,836 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,360 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 77,517 miles

airbag warning light on

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,517 miles

airbag warning light on

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,159 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 68,159 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,023 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 OEB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black 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 YJ51 OEB, 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 YJ51 OEB registered?

YJ51 OEB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YJ51 OEB safe to buy?

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