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Y793 BFX

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 BFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror cracked.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 93,490 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror cracked.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,156 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 15 Nov 2013 83,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brakes binding

Pass 15 May 2012 66,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 66,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 50,993 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 45,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,132 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,903 miles

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

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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Y793 BFX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 Y793 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 Y793 BFX registered?

Y793 BFX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y793 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 BFX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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