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HX51 XVK

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 XVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2014 125,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 117,585 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 3 Sep 2012 111,768 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 111,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 104,056 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,293 miles

advise engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 80,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 76,620 miles

various oil leaks on vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator leaking!

Fail 20 Oct 2007 76,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator leaking!

various oil leaks on vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2006 68,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2006 68,241 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,678 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 XVK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVK, 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

How do I check the history of HX51 XVK?

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What year was HX51 XVK registered?

HX51 XVK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is HX51 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 XVK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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