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HF51 JXH

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,834 mi
Last recorded90,834 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 JXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,834 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to a child seat being fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 85,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,406 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to a child seat being fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2008 73,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,787 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2006 55,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,324 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 JXH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

HF51 JXH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2001.

Is HF51 JXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 JXH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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