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FH51 ABV

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,323 mi
Last recorded122,323 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ABV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2014 122,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 122,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 116,748 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 105,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,897 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre has slight bulge in outer wall

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 73,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

shallow cuts nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 67,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

screw in nearside rear tyre

shallow cuts nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2006 61,298 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

shallow cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

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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FH51 ABV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH51 ABV, 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

How do I check the history of FH51 ABV?

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What year was FH51 ABV registered?

FH51 ABV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is FH51 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 ABV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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