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FL51 FHX

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FHX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 116,806 miles

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Dec 2013 116,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Dec 2012 111,831 miles

Both front tyres getting abit low on tread

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe, and centre mounting getting abit loose also (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,764 miles

Front and centre exhaust mounts broken off and loose (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front tyres to get abit low on tread slightly

Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2011 109,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and centre exhaust mounts broken off and loose (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front tyres to get abit low on tread slightly

O/S/R coil spring getting abit corroded at bottom end

Rear number plate starting to get abit deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,656 miles

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded slightly

Rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,816 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 96,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,284 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,524 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,244 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD....

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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FL51 FHX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL51 FHX, 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 FL51 FHX registered?

FL51 FHX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is FL51 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 FHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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