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CU51 HNH

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,569 mi
Last recorded145,569 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HNH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 145,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 145,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 138,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Oct 2013 134,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2012 125,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 125,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,656 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 104,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 104,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,917 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,893 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 61,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,954 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,227 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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CU51 HNH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 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 CU51 HNH, 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 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU51 HNH registered?

CU51 HNH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is CU51 HNH safe to buy?

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