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FE51 UFD

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UFD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,657 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 99,657 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,421 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.68% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 214PPM (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,576 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 94,851 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 94,818 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,476 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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mount bracket heavily corroded, advise

Fail 8 Jan 2014 93,476 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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mount bracket heavily corroded, advise

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,205 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 83,991 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,292 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,267 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 66,267 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

p0402 p1180

Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,330 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 63,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,864 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 60,864 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,524 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 UFD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE51 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

FE51 UFD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is FE51 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UFD shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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