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Y766 RNV

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,945 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,945 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 90,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,828 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,930 miles

Front wipers starting to split but still clearing the screen

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

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

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

Side light indicator is lit on the dash when ignition is switched on and lights are off

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted osr seat

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,484 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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Y766 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y766 RNV, 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 Y766 RNV registered?

Y766 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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