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HX51 RCZ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,872 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,821 miles

both lower arm rear bushes starting to de bond

front brake pads low [both sides]

n/s/f tyre worn to wear bars and low on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars

wear on drivers side seatbelt webbing edge

Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both lower arm rear bushes starting to de bond

front brake pads low [both sides]

minor exhaust leak rear silencer joint

n/s/f tyre worn to wear bars and low on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars

rear brake discs worn/corroded

wear on drivers side seatbelt webbing edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,212 miles

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

engine cooling fan noisey

gearbox casing damp

offside strap under fuel tank is rusty

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,319 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 82,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 69,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,780 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 RCZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RCZ, 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 HX51 RCZ registered?

HX51 RCZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is HX51 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 RCZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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