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DX51 FCN

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,800 mi
Last recorded86,800 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FCN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,681 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 64,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres on min legal limit of 1.6mm advise replacment

Fail 20 May 2011 64,722 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres on min legal limit of 1.6mm advise replacment

Pass 15 May 2010 54,064 miles

oil leak to engine / n/s/r light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 19 May 2009 46,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2008 38,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 May 2008 38,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2007 26,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs slight wear

rear brakes slight bind

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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DX51 FCN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX51 FCN, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 FCN?

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What year was DX51 FCN registered?

DX51 FCN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is DX51 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FCN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 FCN have outstanding finance?

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