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Y794 BWP

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,977 mi
Last recorded165,977 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 165,977 miles

both rear tyres low

front pads low

o/s/f tyre just above limit

req clutch

Fail 25 Feb 2014 165,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres low

front pads low

o/s/f tyre just above limit

req clutch

Fail 13 Feb 2014 165,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 153,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 153,510 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 141,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 141,638 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 129,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2011 129,534 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes slightly binding

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 118,113 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 106,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,377 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,414 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 74,414 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,652 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y794 BWP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y794 BWP, 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.

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What year was Y794 BWP registered?

Y794 BWP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y794 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y794 BWP shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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