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MU51 HFR

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,268 mi
Last recorded73,268 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 HFR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2013 73,268 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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,782 miles

both front tyres tread worn to the legal limit

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,581 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,084 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,954 miles

engine warning light on

water ingress in both rear indicator units

Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,747 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 HFR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HFR, 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 MU51 HFR registered?

MU51 HFR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is MU51 HFR safe to buy?

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