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FJ51 LTK

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,622 mi
Last recorded153,622 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LTK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,622 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 146,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 146,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 142,436 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 27 Feb 2013 136,862 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 136,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 129,708 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 129,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil warning light on ,dip beam blue tint,under tray broken hanging down,steel wheel fitted to rear nearside

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,469 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 90,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 63,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,924 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 55,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,283 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 LTK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTK, 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 LTK registered?

FJ51 LTK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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