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FKZ 7241

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 7241
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 126,345 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 28 May 2013 126,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 30 May 2012 123,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 123,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 120,765 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 120,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 118,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 7241 is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FKZ 7241, 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 7241 registered?

FKZ 7241 is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is FKZ 7241 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 7241 shows 8 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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