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HF51 JXZ

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,498 mi
Last recorded179,498 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 JXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 179,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 179,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 177,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 175,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 173,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 170,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 170,731 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 168,726 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 167,932 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 167,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 147,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 May 2008 115,106 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 115,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2007 83,778 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2006 50,801 miles

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

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 JXZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

HF51 JXZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is HF51 JXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 JXZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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