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YJ51 UET

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UET
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2015 87,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers split.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,881 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,459 miles

engine manager light ON

petrol flap stiff to open

toys hanging from interior mirror affecting drivers view = removed /

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,148 miles

n/s wiper worn

rear brakes slight binding

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,300 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,068 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,258 miles

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

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 UET is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UET, 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 UET registered?

YJ51 UET is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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