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DX51 FJJ

2001 Seat Leon

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FJJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 125,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 15 Oct 2013 125,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 24 Sep 2013 125,177 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,252 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 115,252 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,978 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 104,978 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both rear disc's scored advise to change

condensation in o/s/f indicator housing

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,054 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,054 miles

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,068 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 76,253 miles

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

weld broken on middle exhaust bracket

Fail 30 Aug 2008 75,530 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

slight cut in n/s/f outer c/v boot

weld broken on middle exhaust bracket

Pass 25 Aug 2007 65,934 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight cut in n/ws outer c/v boot

stone chip in windscreen

weld broken on exhaust middle mounting

Fail 25 Aug 2007 65,907 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight cut in n/s/f outer c/v boot

stone chip in windscreen

weld broken on exhaust middle mounting

Fail 31 Aug 2006 56,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,322 miles

engine managment light on

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 FJJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

DX51 FJJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is DX51 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FJJ shows 18 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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