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Y781 XJU

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,391 mi
Last recorded197,391 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 XJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 197,391 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 185,380 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 184,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 174,900 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2015 167,770 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 167,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 158,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 147,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 141,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 133,358 miles

o/s/f cv gaitoer has a pin hole which is leaking graese....rear brake disc's corroded on inner parts of disc's...

Fail 12 Oct 2011 133,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f cv gaitoer has a pin hole which is leaking graese....rear brake disc's corroded on inner parts of disc's...

Pass 2 Nov 2010 125,860 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 125,835 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 117,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 107,008 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low and nail in n/s rear tyre

front brake discs faces worn o/s inner braking up

front screen chipped

n/s rear indicator going white

Pass 21 Jul 2007 93,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

front tyres bald on outer edges of tread

front wipers smeary

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 XJU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y781 XJU, 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 Y781 XJU registered?

Y781 XJU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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