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OU51 FPE

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,864 mi
Last recorded188,864 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FPE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 188,864 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 188,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment outter ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 183,834 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Oct 2019 183,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting play

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting play

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Apr 2018 154,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable inner arm (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 125,740 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged inner cv boot (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened d bush x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable inner arm (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,933 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 65,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still secure.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still secure.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,131 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.tread not cut as deep

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lever high

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,018 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,807 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,286 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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OU51 FPE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OU51 FPE, 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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OU51 FPE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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