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K55 OSS

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 OSS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,079 miles

damage to wind screen in zone b but within test limits

emisions tested to default settings

engine management light on on dash

exhaust hanger detached but system still supported

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

small cut osf cv boot

Fail 28 Oct 2016 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to wind screen in zone b but within test limits

emisions tested to default settings

engine management light on on dash

exhaust hanger detached but system still supported

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

small cut osf cv boot

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,507 miles

damage to windscreen in zone b but within test limit

engine management light on dash

exhaust hanging bracket detached from exhaust but system still adequately supported

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

small cut o/s/f outer c/v boot

Fail 21 Oct 2015 84,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to windscreen in zone b but within test limit

engine management light on dash

exhaust hanging bracket detached from exhaust but system still adequately supported

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

small cut o/s/f outer c/v boot

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,325 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,077 miles

engine warning light on on dash

Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,709 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,931 miles

both front brake discs are slightly scored.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 30,931 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs are slightly scored.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,073 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 18,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,426 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,995 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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K55 OSS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K55 OSS, 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 K55 OSS registered?

K55 OSS is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is K55 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 OSS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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