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FJ51 LTT

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,063 mi
Last recorded124,063 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LTT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,063 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 124,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

drivers side mirror glass cracked

slight blow from exhaust front section

Pass 5 Dec 2012 119,865 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 119,863 miles

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

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

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

drivers side mirror glass cracked

drivers side mirror rear backing missing

rear tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,621 miles

rear exhaust box starting to rust ,outer skin.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 108,197 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 108,197 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers side mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs starting to rust

Fail 6 Nov 2009 102,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,234 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 80,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,844 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 LTT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LTT, 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 LTT registered?

FJ51 LTT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is FJ51 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LTT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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