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HS51 BKL

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 BKL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust metal hanger broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 93,948 miles

Front tyres are different size to rear tyres

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,684 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,369 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,701 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 53,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HS51 BKL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HS51 BKL, 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 HS51 BKL registered?

HS51 BKL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is HS51 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 BKL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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