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Y78 OTU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,029 mi
Last recorded134,029 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 OTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,029 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 122,847 miles

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

nearside door miror cover missing and glass broken

Pass 6 May 2011 105,383 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nsf wing mirror and cover cracked

washer fluid light on

Fail 6 May 2011 105,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nsf wing mirror and cover cracked

washer fluid light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Brake is slightly binding.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,980 miles

195/65-15

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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 72,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,639 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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Y78 OTU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 Y78 OTU, 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 Y78 OTU registered?

Y78 OTU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y78 OTU safe to buy?

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