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FE51 PXV

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,474 mi
Last recorded184,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 184,474 miles

offside front top mount has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2016 179,873 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 179,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 174,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 141,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,476 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 108,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,849 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 96,848 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 35,584 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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FE51 PXV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE51 PXV, 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 FE51 PXV registered?

FE51 PXV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FE51 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 PXV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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