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YX51 FGP

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 FGP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,570 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,169 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,559 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 62,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,783 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 59,783 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,467 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 53,467 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YX51 FGP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YX51 FGP, 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 YX51 FGP registered?

YX51 FGP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is YX51 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 FGP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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