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Y781 VRH

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,354 mi
Last recorded123,354 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 VRH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,354 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,354 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2016 114,683 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2016 114,683 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,729 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,603 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,764 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,348 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,523 miles

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

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

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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Y781 VRH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y781 VRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y781 VRH?

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What year was Y781 VRH registered?

Y781 VRH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y781 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 VRH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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