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FJ51 LLX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,501 mi
Last recorded142,501 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,501 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 142,501 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 128,170 miles

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

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

grease contamination around front driveshaft boots

low on engine oil

middle and second to rear exhaust mounts broken although supported

nearside front and offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewalls

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 128,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

grease contamination around front driveshaft boots

low on engine oil

middle and second to rear exhaust mounts broken although supported

nearside front and offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewalls

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2008 117,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 107,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,557 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 97,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,235 miles

BONNET DIFFICULT TO OPEN

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 96,235 miles

BONNET DIFFICULT TO OPEN

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 LLX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

FJ51 LLX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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