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FJ51 LKO

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,646 mi
Last recorded128,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 128,610 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 117,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 91,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,524 miles

Offside rear tyre has two nails in the tread

The throttle sticks slightly causing engine to idle high

Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,470 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 60,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,735 miles

front tyres worn uneven.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FJ51 LKO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ51 LKO, 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 FJ51 LKO registered?

FJ51 LKO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FJ51 LKO safe to buy?

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