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EO51 HFL

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,040 mi
Last recorded94,040 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 87,311 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,457 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front pads half worn

front wishbone bushes getting worn

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,600 miles

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

front wishbone bushes getting perished

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 73,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

front wishone bushes getting perished

fuel tanks straps getting corroded

rear beam bushes getting worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,134 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,638 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EO51 HFL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 EO51 HFL, 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 EO51 HFL registered?

EO51 HFL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EO51 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 HFL 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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