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DX51 FFC

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,794 mi
Last recorded129,794 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,794 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 129,794 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,695 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 115,670 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 115,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear breakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2012 108,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,561 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,417 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,107 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,058 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,901 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 FFC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FFC, 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 DX51 FFC registered?

DX51 FFC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DX51 FFC safe to buy?

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