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SF51 HHZ

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,261 mi
Last recorded94,261 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 HHZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2008 94,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,762 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 85,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 74,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 60,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S 16V?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,830
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
position lamp(s) not working 7
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SF51 HHZ is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon S 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,264 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 S 16V fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF51 HHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon S 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF51 HHZ?

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What year was SF51 HHZ registered?

SF51 HHZ is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SF51 HHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 HHZ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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