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HX51 KPU

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,990 mi
Last recorded131,990 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 KPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2016 131,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 120,343 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 120,343 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 113,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 105,019 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,019 miles

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt fluffing/fraying

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 97,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f seat belt fluffing/fraying

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,224 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

rear brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake pads worn low

rear coil springs corroded

wipers split on ends and starting to smear

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,120 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer tread area

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,192 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,678 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 KPU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

HX51 KPU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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