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FG51 XEX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,669 mi
Last recorded121,669 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XEX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

drivers window not working

Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 109,142 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,278 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 100,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,992 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 81,109 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 81,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 52,077 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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FG51 XEX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FG51 XEX, 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 FG51 XEX registered?

FG51 XEX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is FG51 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 XEX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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