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FD51 JKV

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 JKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 121,025 miles

NOTE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS LOWERED

Pass 31 Aug 2013 120,781 miles

NOTE COMPLETE SUSPENSION LOWERED ON VEHICLE--LARGE BORE EXHAUST FITTED AND KNOCKING AGAINST BODY LOWER FLOOR PANEL--SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT OF VEHICLE

Fail 27 Aug 2013 120,781 miles

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

NOTE COMPLETE SUSPENSION LOWERED ON VEHICLE--LARGE BORE EXHAUST FITTED AND KNOCKING AGAINST BODY LOWER FLOOR PANEL--SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT OF VEHICLE

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,406 miles

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

advise rear indicator lamps close to limit

Pass 16 May 2007 64,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,518 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,464 miles

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

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 JKV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 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 JKV, 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 24 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 FD51 JKV registered?

FD51 JKV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is FD51 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 JKV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD51 JKV have outstanding finance?

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