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HY51 APO

2001 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

240,438 mi
Last recorded240,438 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 APO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 240,438 miles

Engine covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 240,438 miles

Engine covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 225,709 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 207,571 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 207,571 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 194,923 miles

O/S/R spring fractured but remaining seated.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 180,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 162,568 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 162,568 miles

Both number plates starting to delaminate

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 142,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 122,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 102,827 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 76,673 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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HY51 APO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY51 APO, 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 HY51 APO registered?

HY51 APO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is HY51 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 APO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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