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DX51 FFT

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,732 mi
Last recorded175,732 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 175,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 175,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 172,525 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 159,677 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 159,677 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 146,145 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 146,145 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 128,143 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 128,143 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 120,925 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 113,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,224 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,406 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 86,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,901 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 FFT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

DX51 FFT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is DX51 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FFT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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