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HX51 JVF

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,799 mi
Last recorded117,799 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 JVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2014 117,799 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 117,786 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,827 miles

Exhaust shield deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,295 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside track rod has minor play at inner joint.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,034 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,737 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 79,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2009 64,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,464 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 54,464 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,028 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,028 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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HX51 JVF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HX51 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

HX51 JVF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is HX51 JVF safe to buy?

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