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FX51 PGU

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,800 mi
Last recorded68,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 PGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

engine oil leak,running rough on idle and management light on

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

engine oil leak,running rough on idle and management light on

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,543 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on outer edges

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,215 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,215 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,623 miles

Coolant leak

front disc worn

rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

front disc worn

rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,708 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,206 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 PGU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PGU, 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

How do I check the history of FX51 PGU?

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What year was FX51 PGU registered?

FX51 PGU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FX51 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 PGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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