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FJ51 LPX

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,138 mi
Last recorded134,138 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,138 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 131,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 125,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 119,078 miles

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2010 111,950 miles

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front tyres have nicks in side walls none showing cord

Fail 30 Jul 2010 111,948 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front tyres have nicks in side walls none showing cord

Pass 25 Jul 2009 100,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,895 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 81,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 16 Aug 2005 67,980 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 LPX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

FJ51 LPX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FJ51 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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