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HF51 HWH

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,229 mi
Last recorded91,229 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 91,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,138 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 65,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,927 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes getting weak.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,100 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,493 miles

195/65/15h

front brakes discs lipped/warn

nearside rear tyre perished outer wall

offside + nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

offside rear tyre approaching minimum

rear brake discs lipped/warn

Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,491 miles

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

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

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

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

195/65/15h

front brakes discs lipped/warn

nearside rear tyre perished outer wall

offside + nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

offside rear tyre approaching minimum

rear brake discs lipped/warn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,596 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 HWH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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