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DX51 FEJ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields insecure

no access to the boot

Fail 1 Sep 2018 110,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields insecure

no access to the boot

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damged

Fail 23 Jun 2017 104,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damged

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,158 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 99,292 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 99,271 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cant open boot

engine management light on

o/s and n/s/r coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2014 98,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine managemant light on

o/s/f road wheel dented

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f road wheel dented

o/s/r tyre low at 3mm

Fail 17 Jan 2013 96,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

n/s/f road wheel dented

o/s/r tyre low at 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,896 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 89,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,707 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 85,707 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,697 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,350 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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DX51 FEJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 FEJ, 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 DX51 FEJ registered?

DX51 FEJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DX51 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FEJ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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