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Y783 GKK

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,140 mi
Last recorded142,140 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 GKK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2013 142,140 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 132,511 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 118,418 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,781 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 98,720 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,350 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,123 miles

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

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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Y783 GKK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y783 GKK, 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 Y783 GKK registered?

Y783 GKK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y783 GKK safe to buy?

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