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Y798 HOD

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,994 mi
Last recorded64,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 HOD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,994 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,567 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 62,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,414 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 55,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,216 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,095 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,127 miles

front brake pads worn almost to limit and discs also wearing thin.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,341 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear brakes binding slightly.

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,548 miles

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)

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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Y798 HOD is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y798 HOD, 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 Y798 HOD registered?

Y798 HOD is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y798 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y798 HOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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