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Y782 BFX

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,994 mi
Last recorded60,994 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 BFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml on

front anti roll bar bushes worn

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,994 miles

eml on

front anti roll bar bushes worn

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,870 miles

eml light is on

Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,102 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 50,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 38,540 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,007 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,664 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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Y782 BFX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y782 BFX, 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

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What year was Y782 BFX registered?

Y782 BFX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y782 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 BFX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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