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FL51 FNG

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,878 mi
Last recorded116,878 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,878 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 116,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2010 105,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 105,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 80,240 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,257 miles

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 FNG 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 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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

FL51 FNG is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is FL51 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 FNG shows 8 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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