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HX51 JUV

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,952 mi
Last recorded286,952 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 JUV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 286,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 267,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 267,114 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 248,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 229,645 miles

Engine oil level low!

Exhaust system mounting brackets deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 207,942 miles

Rear brake discs wearing thin.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 207,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 186,736 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 186,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 166,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 144,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 122,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 122,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 101,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 62,128 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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HX51 JUV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX51 JUV, 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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What year was HX51 JUV registered?

HX51 JUV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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