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FJ51 LTO

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,187 mi
Last recorded126,187 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 126,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 126,187 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 116,593 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 106,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,356 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

metal objects in rear tyre treads

o/s/r wheel minor binding at present

rear discs in poor condition

rear indic ators starting to go white

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,758 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 LTO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO registered?

FJ51 LTO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FJ51 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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