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MF51 HKG

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,322 mi
Last recorded95,322 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 HKG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,021 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 89,020 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,049 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,943 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,997 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 68,898 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 57,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 39,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HKG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKG, 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 HKG registered?

MF51 HKG is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is MF51 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 HKG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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