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FL51 FJP

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FJP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 78,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking round tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,689 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking round tread

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,049 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,402 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,027 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,790 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 67,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,089 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,172 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 62,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,972 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,484 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 52,484 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs pitted and worn

both rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FJP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FL51 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

FL51 FJP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is FL51 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 FJP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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