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NK51 FFJ

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,463 mi
Last recorded66,463 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 66,463 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 66,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,588 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S 16V?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,830
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
position lamp(s) not working 7
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NK51 FFJ is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon S 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,264 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 S 16V fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK51 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon S 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK51 FFJ registered?

NK51 FFJ is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is NK51 FFJ safe to buy?

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