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HCZ 7736

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 7736
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 136,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 135,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,544 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes into flexis possible corrosion under coating

both rear brake pipes possible corrosion under coating

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

vehicle only just passed idle speed gas test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 126,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes into flexis possible corrosion under coating

both rear brake pipes possible corrosion under coating

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

vehicle only just passed idle speed gas test

Pass 9 Jun 2011 113,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 113,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2010 99,164 miles

off side rear tyre on legal limit

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from radiator

Pass 29 May 2009 89,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,570 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,570 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 62,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,299 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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HCZ 7736 is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HCZ 7736, 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.

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What year was HCZ 7736 registered?

HCZ 7736 is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is HCZ 7736 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 7736 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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