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Y166 TGA

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 TGA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,632 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,694 miles

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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Y166 TGA is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y166 TGA, 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.

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What year was Y166 TGA registered?

Y166 TGA is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y166 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 TGA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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