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FE51 UGL

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,641 mi
Last recorded162,641 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UGL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 162,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 157,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 157,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 149,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 140,644 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 140,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 126,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 117,145 miles

small crack in windscreen at nearside

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear

Fail 22 Aug 2007 117,145 miles

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

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

small crack in windscreen at nearside

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear

Pass 22 Aug 2006 104,885 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 UGL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

FE51 UGL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 UGL safe to buy?

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