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HX51 RHU

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,895 miles

Both side front suspension arm inner,rear mountings perished

Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearsaide gearbox mounting worn

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2015 113,895 miles

Both side front suspension arm inner,rear mountings perished

Front and rear suspension springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearsaide gearbox mounting worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,042 miles

Both front suspension arm inner,rear mountings spongy

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Engine and gearbox mountings spongy

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Hazard switch faulty

Offside mirror casing damaged

Oil leak

Temp repair exhaust centre box

Fail 23 Apr 2014 105,042 miles

Both front suspension arm inner,rear mountings spongy

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Engine and gearbox mountings spongy

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Hazard switch faulty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Oil leak

Temp repair exhaust centre box

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,799 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 89,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,214 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

N/S/F tyre worn down to 2mm. O/S/F tyre on limit.

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

Rust ridge on rear brake discs.

all four tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and also in tread.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 72,213 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Engine management light on.

N/S/F tyre worn down to 2mm. O/S/F tyre on limit.

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

Rust ridge on rear brake discs.

all four tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and also in tread.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,016 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 57,003 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,121 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 RHU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

HX51 RHU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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