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FE51 PYW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,190 mi
Last recorded93,190 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PYW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 86,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 86,100 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,341 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 78,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 74,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,985 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED IN TREADS

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,405 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREADS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,367 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,217 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres split in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,725 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger bracket broken but system still secure

front brake discs corroding and lipping

Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

front brake discs corroding and lipping

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc corroding and lipping

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 PYW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

FE51 PYW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is FE51 PYW safe to buy?

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