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HLZ 4885

2001 Seat Leon TDI S

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,022 mi
Last recorded227,022 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon TDI S95,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 4885
MakeSeat
ModelLeon TDI S
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 227,022 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 225,619 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 205,489 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 204,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 142,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 99,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,074 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 94,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,162 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 91,139 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 87,715 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 87,665 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon TDI S?

Based on 1,016 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring incomplete 9
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3
brake binding 3
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HLZ 4885 is a 2001 Seat Leon TDI S in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 95,208 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 TDI S fails its MOT is coil spring incomplete, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLZ 4885, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HLZ 4885?

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What year was HLZ 4885 registered?

HLZ 4885 is a 2001 Seat Leon TDI S, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is HLZ 4885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLZ 4885 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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