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FJ51 LSD

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LSD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,573 miles

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

engine covers and undershielding are in place

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,633 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear inner wheel rim distorted slightly

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

outer surface of nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front headlight

slight damage to nearside rear tailgate light lens

Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear inner wheel rim distorted slightly

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

outer surface of nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front headlight

slight damage to nearside rear tailgate light lens

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,504 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO UN-BOND

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW 2MM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OF FRONT BUMPER AND BONNET

Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,771 miles

INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN (RAISED EDGES)

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW (3mm)

NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,454 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing thin.

front bumper and bonnet damaged.

nearside front lower suspension arm bush slit.

rear indicator bulbs faded.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front spot light surround missing.

nearside rear light lens damaged.

offsaide front seat adjusting handle missing.

offside rear door trim missing (outer)

slight wheel bind nearside rear.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 50,411 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 50,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LSD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD registered?

FJ51 LSD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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