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CY10 EXL

2010 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,700 mi
Last recorded190,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Seat Leon82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY10 EXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 190,700 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 190,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 182,560 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 182,560 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 173,288 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Lower engine covers in poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 173,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure Space saver fitted (4.1.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Lower engine covers in poor condition

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TPMS warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 149,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 149,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 135,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 128,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 105,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CY10 EXL is a 2010 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2010 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 CY10 EXL, 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 16 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CY10 EXL registered?

CY10 EXL is a 2010 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is CY10 EXL safe to buy?

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