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FJ51 LUL

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,475 mi
Last recorded74,475 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LUL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 74,473 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,262 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 64,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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 LUL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

FJ51 LUL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FJ51 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LUL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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