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FJ51 LVC

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,838 mi
Last recorded119,838 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 119,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres perishing

all road springs corroding

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2020 117,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,937 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,937 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 104,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,055 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 102,387 miles

More movement than expected on offside brake calipier (handbrake lever)

Pass 20 May 2014 99,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal travel long

front wipers split

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

rear coil springs corroding

rear exh mount broken

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 7 May 2013 95,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

foot brake travel long, o/s/r brake slight bind after h/brake released, rear brake discs worn, o/s/r brake caliper h/brake lever not fully releasing

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear exh mount broken

wipers poor

Fail 7 May 2013 95,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

foot brake travel long, o/s/r brake slight bind after h/brake released, rear brake discs worn, o/s/r brake caliper h/brake lever not fully releasing

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear exh mount broken

wipers poor

Pass 1 May 2012 90,389 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 90,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2011 84,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

minor damage to front registration plate

various covers fitted making inspection difficult

wheel rim damage

Pass 16 May 2011 84,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

minor damage to front registration plate

various covers fitted making inspection difficult

wheel rim damage

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,294 miles

lower gards fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,294 miles

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

lower gards fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,559 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,587 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,998 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 6 Feb 2007 66,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres out of shape & n/s/r deteriorating

front no plate cracked

large undertray fitted

o/s/f seatbelt retraction slow

rear wiper not clearing

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 LVC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

FJ51 LVC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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