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FJ51 LLW

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,919 mi
Last recorded242,919 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LLW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 242,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 210,409 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

headlight fixings brocken but units not loose

offside mirror cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2008 210,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

headlight fixings brocken but units not loose

offside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 183,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly, not recording significant effort on rollers with brake not depressed.

Offside door mirror lens cracked, not affecting view to rear.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 183,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly, not recoeding significant effort on rollers with brake not depressed.

Offside door mirror lens cracked, not affecting view to rear.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 152,259 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight crack in O/S wing mirror glass.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 120,914 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

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 LLW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJ51 LLW, 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 FJ51 LLW registered?

FJ51 LLW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FJ51 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LLW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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