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HF51 CAU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,349 mi
Last recorded183,349 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 CAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 183,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 172,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 162,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,189 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 136,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,507 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,088 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,157 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN , OFFSIDE TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,460 miles

ALL DISCS WORN , NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , LOWER ENGINE PAN COVER LOOSE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Nov 2009 83,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ALL DISCS WORN , NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUTT MOUNT WORN , LOWER ENGINE PAN COVER LOOSE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,101 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 76,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,746 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,456 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 58,456 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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HF51 CAU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF51 CAU, 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 HF51 CAU registered?

HF51 CAU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is HF51 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 CAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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