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FP51 BYY

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,316 mi
Last recorded131,316 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 131,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,546 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 98,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,647 miles

engine covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 12 Sep 2008 93,783 miles

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

boot full

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,565 miles

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 77,896 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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FP51 BYY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FP51 BYY, 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 FP51 BYY registered?

FP51 BYY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is FP51 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 BYY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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