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HF51 ELJ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 ELJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,562 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,542 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,475 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,173 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyrs perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 40,614 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,319 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r & o/s/r brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,657 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,021 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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HF51 ELJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ELJ, 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 HF51 ELJ registered?

HF51 ELJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HF51 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 ELJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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