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FE51 UGU

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,974 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,944 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 50,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,790 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing rotted

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,700 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,473 miles

Catalyst heat sheild loose

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,252 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,459 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,091 miles

Exhaust centre bracket / mounting broken but not effecting security of system

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,091 miles

Exhaust centre bracket / mounting broken but not effecting security of system

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,084 miles

Front fog lights illuminate permanantely when side lamps on

Fail 6 Aug 2012 38,046 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front fog lights illuminate permanantely when side lamps on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,897 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 33,458 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 33,421 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,097 miles

Has had temp repair on rear exhaust mount

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,878 miles

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

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 UGU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

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

Is FE51 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UGU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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