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HF51 OTU

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 OTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,118 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,530 miles

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished & split in tread / sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished / split around sidewall new req soon

Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,530 miles

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished & split in tread / sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished / split around sidewall new req soon

Fail 20 Jun 2015 83,975 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,975 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 81,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 68,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,848 miles

OSF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (195/65/15)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,705 miles

REAR PADS WORN LOW

Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR PADS WORN LOW

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 24,678 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 24,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres getting low

rear brakes slighty binding on

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 OTU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

HF51 OTU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is HF51 OTU safe to buy?

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