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HX51 UPR

2001 Seat Leon

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,716 mi
Last recorded195,716 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 UPR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 195,716 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 193,928 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 191,373 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2020 188,509 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both top front top mounts

Fail 26 Nov 2020 188,509 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both top front top mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2019 182,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2019 182,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2018 172,148 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play in upper attachment

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

small chip to windscreen

Fail 30 May 2018 172,147 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play in upper attachment

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2017 156,868 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 156,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 142,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,160 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,166 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,619 miles

Front tyres 1.6mm and Cracked and perished

Rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All four brake disc's corroded

Front tyres 1.6mm and Cracked and perished

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,740 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,853 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 UPR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UPR, 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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HX51 UPR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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