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MU51 HCP

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,851 mi
Last recorded80,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 HCP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,434 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 67,434 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,731 miles

traction control light dimly illuminated,but no t/c fitted to vehicle.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,589 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,110 miles

engine management light on the dash

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,196 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 29,737 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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MU51 HCP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MU51 HCP, 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 MU51 HCP registered?

MU51 HCP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is MU51 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 HCP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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