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KE51 HPU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,309 mi
Last recorded158,309 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 HPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 158,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 152,397 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 139,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2011 118,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

both rear tyre treads worn unevenly

nearside handbrake cable outer casing swollen with rust

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,127 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

both rear tyre treads worn unevenly

nearside handbrake cable outer casing swollen with rust

Pass 4 Sep 2010 130,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,022 miles

Movement in offside front caliper.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,018 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,891 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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KE51 HPU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KE51 HPU, 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 KE51 HPU registered?

KE51 HPU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is KE51 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 HPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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