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FP51 EZD

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres down to wear bars

engine management light on

Pass 28 Dec 2016 126,554 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 126,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,969 miles

split in tread on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Dec 2014 118,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Dec 2013 114,196 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 114,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise - exhaust centre clamp deteriorated/corrosion slight blow of gases from join (system still adequately supported)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 108,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise - exhaust centre clamp deteriorated/corrosion slight blow of gases from join (system still adequately supported)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 23 Dec 2010 97,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 79,953 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 70,292 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 70,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,803 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 48,655 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 48,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 EZD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP51 EZD, 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.

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What year was FP51 EZD registered?

FP51 EZD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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