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Y799 BWP

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 103,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,613 miles

FLEXIBLE PART OF THE EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED

FRONT AND MIDDLE EXHAUST HANGERS ARE DETATCHED BUT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS SUPPORTED

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 97,612 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FLEXIBLE PART OF THE EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED

FRONT AND MIDDLE EXHAUST HANGERS ARE DETATCHED BUT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,385 miles

AIR FRESHENERS REMOVED DURING PRE CHECKS

FRONT PIPE OF EXHAUST IS DETERIORATING

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 69,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 59,937 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 59,937 miles

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

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

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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Y799 BWP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y799 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y799 BWP registered?

Y799 BWP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y799 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y799 BWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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