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HCZ 4951

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,598 mi
Last recorded146,598 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 4951
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 146,598 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 140,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 122,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,871 miles

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

rear brake discs slighty deterated

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,790 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,685 miles

Oil leak

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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HCZ 4951 is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,676 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 HCZ 4951, 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 26 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 HCZ 4951 registered?

HCZ 4951 is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is HCZ 4951 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 4951 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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