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HX51 XVF

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,434 mi
Last recorded130,434 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 XVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 130,434 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front struts when hung. (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken - system secure.

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Feb 2016 125,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on the edges.

both rear tyres worn low on the inner edges.

centre exhaust mount broken - system secure.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges.

both rear tyres worn low on the inner edges.

centre exhaust mount broken - system secure.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,076 miles

braking system - both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces corrodded reducing braking area .

nearside front indicator fading to white .

Fail 25 Feb 2015 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

braking system - both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces corrodded reducing braking area .

nearside front indicator fading to white .

Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting broken away from pipe but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Jan 2013 104,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,051 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,051 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,417 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 27 Aug 2009 61,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 51,526 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XVF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

HX51 XVF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is HX51 XVF safe to buy?

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