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FG51 XFS

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,437 mi
Last recorded70,437 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 70,437 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 63,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 56,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 56,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 35,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,633 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 XFS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG51 XFS, 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 FG51 XFS registered?

FG51 XFS is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FG51 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 XFS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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