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DX51 FJC

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,344 mi
Last recorded118,344 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FJC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 118,344 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,799 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,455 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,215 miles

exhaust bracket broken but supported

Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,214 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,420 miles

!!!!!!!REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED!!!!!!!!!FRONT PADS LOW FRONT ANTI ROLL BUSHES WORN

Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,420 miles

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

!!!!!!!REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED!!!!!!!!!FRONT PADS LOW FRONT ANTI ROLL BUSHES WORN

Fail 19 Oct 2013 91,841 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,841 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,817 miles

front pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,943 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 71,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,128 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 FJC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX51 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

DX51 FJC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DX51 FJC safe to buy?

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