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HX51 RCV

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,782 mi
Last recorded176,782 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 176,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn weak

rustywheel arches

wheel caps outer sill damage

Pass 24 Oct 2022 175,852 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wheel caps (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear archg rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2021 173,509 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 170,946 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills damage

shields

wheel caps

Pass 1 Nov 2019 167,278 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 164,154 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

shields

Pass 2 Nov 2017 150,428 miles

slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2016 134,990 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner lamp cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2016 134,990 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner lamp cracked

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 119,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,179 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,029 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,413 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,864 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 85,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,854 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 50,315 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 RCV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

HX51 RCV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is HX51 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 RCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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