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HY51 CVC

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,977 mi
Last recorded99,977 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 CVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2011 86,737 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear washer inop

slight play in front inner roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2011 86,737 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear washer inop

slight play in front inner roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,449 miles

movement in front inner roll bar bushes

wipers hit each other

Fail 20 Oct 2010 80,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

movement in front inner roll bar bushes

wipers hit each other

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,423 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,125 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,230 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear pads look low

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,019 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,597 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 CVC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver 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 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

HY51 CVC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HY51 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 CVC 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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