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FG51 XEV

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XEV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 124,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 117,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 103,172 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 103,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 89,956 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 89,956 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FG51 XEV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 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 FG51 XEV, 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 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG51 XEV?

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What year was FG51 XEV registered?

FG51 XEV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is FG51 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 XEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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