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Y761 DTO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 DTO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,646 miles

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle mountings rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2017 101,646 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle mountings rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,705 miles

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

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

rear axle rusty around mounting bushes.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,702 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

rear axle rusty around mounting bushes.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,539 miles

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

rear axle rusty

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,372 miles

CATALITIC CONVERTER BREAKING UP INSIDE

Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CATALITIC CONVERTER BREAKING UP INSIDE

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,840 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 30 May 2012 81,099 miles

horn weak

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both brake discs worn

Fail 28 May 2010 61,251 miles

Horn is quiet

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

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 28 May 2010 61,251 miles

Horn is quiet

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

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,942 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,244 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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Y761 DTO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y761 DTO, 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 Y761 DTO registered?

Y761 DTO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y761 DTO safe to buy?

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