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MF51 HJY

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,828 mi
Last recorded60,828 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 HJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,145 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 59,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (exhaust blowing) (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,037 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,293 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 48,559 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,405 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,225 miles

ADVISE O/S OUTER SILL SLIGHT DAMAGE .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 23 Nov 2010 34,987 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 34,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,212 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 23,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 21,211 miles

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

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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MF51 HJY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF51 HJY, 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 MF51 HJY registered?

MF51 HJY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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