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FKZ 5657

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,983 mi
Last recorded71,983 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 5657
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,983 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear tow bar electrics not fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,983 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,449 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f seatbelt fraying close to excess

o/s/r brake binding close to excess

Fail 16 Mar 2013 63,449 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

o/s/f seatbelt fraying close to excess

o/s/r brake binding close to excess

Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads worn

plastic cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,009 miles

front brake pads worn

plastic cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,752 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,744 miles

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

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

nsr reverse light lens damaged

osf seat belt fraying

osr brake slightly bimding

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,429 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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FKZ 5657 is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FKZ 5657, 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 FKZ 5657 registered?

FKZ 5657 is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is FKZ 5657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 5657 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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