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FJ51 LTU

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,431 mi
Last recorded90,431 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 90,431 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,227 miles

exhaust rear pipe to rear box mount broken not connected but exhaust system secure and supported at time of test suggest repair

o/s rear of engine fairly bad oil leaking strongly suggest repair

Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,901 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dashboard illuminated all the time

exhaust rear pipe to rear box mount broken not connected but exhaust system secure and supported at time of test suggest repair

o/s rear of engine fairly bad oil leaking strongly suggest repair

Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,049 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 59,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,654 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 LTU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

FJ51 LTU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is FJ51 LTU safe to buy?

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