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FE51 YMT

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,261 mi
Last recorded140,261 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 YMT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 140,261 miles

front tyre close to legal limit

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,192 miles

both rear brake discs worn / corroding

offside & nearside front anti roll bar D bushes slight play & worn

rear brake pads worn low

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,021 miles

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

chip to screen

Fail 30 Aug 2013 99,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

chip to screen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,130 miles

front no plate discoloring

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,183 miles

chip to screen

Fail 16 Sep 2011 67,183 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,203 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,149 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,810 miles

centre rear seatbelt difficult to pull out

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 YMT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

FE51 YMT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is FE51 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 YMT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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