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Y769 GHP

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 GHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 110,013 miles

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing

Fail 5 Nov 2015 110,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,151 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,117 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,117 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,115 miles

front exhaust has minor leak

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,104 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front exhaust has minor leak

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,892 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,500 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 65,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,779 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,557 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,953 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y769 GHP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y769 GHP, 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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Y769 GHP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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