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Y784 VHR

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,873 mi
Last recorded127,873 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 VHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 127,873 miles

exhaust center section corroded and slight blow.

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn.

rear brake discs corroded.

stonechip in windscreen.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 121,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 116,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 112,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 97,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,555 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,165 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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Y784 VHR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y784 VHR, 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 Y784 VHR registered?

Y784 VHR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y784 VHR safe to buy?

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