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FD51 CMF

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 CMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2012

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012
Pass 5 Jan 2012 110,726 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 117,900 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 117,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008
Fail 26 Aug 2008

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 79,182 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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FD51 CMF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD51 CMF, 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

How do I check the history of FD51 CMF?

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What year was FD51 CMF registered?

FD51 CMF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is FD51 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 CMF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD51 CMF have outstanding finance?

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