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FX51 FBF

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,094 mi
Last recorded82,094 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,094 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,349 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,195 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,045 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,578 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 43,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,908 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 32,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 20,339 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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FX51 FBF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX51 FBF, 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 FX51 FBF registered?

FX51 FBF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FX51 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 FBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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