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FE51 UFM

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,398 mi
Last recorded142,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UFM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 142,398 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 142,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 138,647 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 138,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 134,124 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 134,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 117,381 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,968 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,842 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 72,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil below minimum

front and rear number plates discoloured

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

slight ovality in n/s/f brake disc

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 63,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre under inflated

engine oil below minimum

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 UFM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UFM, 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.

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What year was FE51 UFM registered?

FE51 UFM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FE51 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UFM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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