CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ51 LRK

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LRK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,594 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 106,322 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,810 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 100,607 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 90,052 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 89,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 82,927 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ51 LRK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LRK, 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

How do I check the history of FJ51 LRK?

You can check the full history of FJ51 LRK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ51 LRK registered?

FJ51 LRK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is FJ51 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LRK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ51 LRK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ51 LRK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.