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KE51 HRC

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,005 mi
Last recorded102,005 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 HRC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,660 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,108 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 91,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,781 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

vehicle been stood

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,280 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,653 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f - o/s/f - o/s/r tyres 2-2.5mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,296 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 HRC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HRC, 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 KE51 HRC registered?

KE51 HRC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 HRC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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