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EX51 YCH

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YCH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,211 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 85,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight blow from exhaust joint

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

0;2 sensor wire fouling on cataylst converter

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,959 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both number plates slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,022 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,849 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,330 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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EX51 YCH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX51 YCH, 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 EX51 YCH registered?

EX51 YCH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is EX51 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YCH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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