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FJ51 LLU

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,286 mi
Last recorded180,286 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 180,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 160,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 137,285 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,561 miles

N/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

O/S/R wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,607 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 76,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW VISUALY

Pass 26 Nov 2005 52,029 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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FJ51 LLU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LLU, 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 LLU registered?

FJ51 LLU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FJ51 LLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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