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Y479 CKO

2001 Seat Leon TDI S

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,818 mi
Last recorded191,818 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon TDI S95,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 CKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon TDI S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 191,818 miles

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

corrosion osr disc

rear number plate - water damage

Pass 2 Jun 2009 191,818 miles

corrosion osr disc

rear number plate - water damage

Pass 27 Jun 2008 164,546 miles

distortion on offside front brake disc

Fail 25 Jun 2008 164,537 miles

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

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

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

distortion on offside front brake disc

Pass 26 Jun 2007 126,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 107,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 80,999 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon TDI S?

Based on 1,016 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring incomplete 9
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3
brake binding 3
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Y479 CKO is a 2001 Seat Leon TDI S in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 95,208 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 TDI S fails its MOT is coil spring incomplete, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y479 CKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y479 CKO registered?

Y479 CKO is a 2001 Seat Leon TDI S, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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