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FJ51 LRZ

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,162 mi
Last recorded170,162 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 170,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 w (4.1.E.1)

eml on

lowered suspension fitted

rear axel corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 170,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

lowered suspension fitted

rear axel corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 w (4.1.E.1)

different size tyres on axels but not mixed

eml on

Pass 23 Dec 2015 163,678 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 163,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 152,095 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 152,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 145,127 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 145,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 140,709 miles

both front cv boots slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2012 134,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,523 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 130,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,116 miles

front fog lights on all the time when lights are on

Fail 12 Jan 2011 129,116 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front fog lights on all the time when lights are on

intercooler twisted and jammed inside front bumper

Pass 11 Jan 2010 121,014 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 112,987 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 112,987 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,135 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 99,055 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,055 miles

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 12 Jan 2006 93,421 miles

advised cambelt

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 LRZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

FJ51 LRZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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