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Y788 CWN

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,440 mi
Last recorded73,440 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 CWN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,279 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 50,279 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,729 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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Y788 CWN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y788 CWN, 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 Y788 CWN registered?

Y788 CWN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y788 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y788 CWN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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