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HF51 EYY

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,108 miles

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust mount broken

o/s headlamp damaged

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,694 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre centre exhaust mount broken

o/s headlight damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre centre exhaust mount broken

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,210 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 21 Feb 2015 87,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Mar 2014 80,453 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Wear On Outer Edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,453 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Wear On Outer Edges

Pass 10 May 2013 75,544 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 10 May 2013 75,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 8 May 2013 75,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,748 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,253 miles

--STRONG ADVISE--Off side front suspension arm rear bush split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 50,253 miles

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

--STRONG ADVISE--Off side front suspension arm rear bush split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 May 2008 42,737 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 42,737 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 34,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 27,197 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 EYY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF51 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

HF51 EYY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 EYY safe to buy?

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