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HX51 XFS

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,641 mi
Last recorded111,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,641 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 111,641 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,891 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 91,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,096 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,347 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,762 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 24 Apr 2008 49,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,067 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 35,381 miles

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

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 XFS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

HX51 XFS is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2001.

Is HX51 XFS safe to buy?

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