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ILZ 6693

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,586 mi
Last recorded205,586 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 6693
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 205,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 205,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2015 202,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 202,046 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 193,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2014 193,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 187,737 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre is perished

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 24 Aug 2012 179,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 179,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 167,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 167,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs very worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front undertray damaged loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 157,065 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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ILZ 6693 is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ILZ 6693, 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 ILZ 6693 registered?

ILZ 6693 is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is ILZ 6693 safe to buy?

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