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Y799 DTO

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,605 mi
Last recorded133,605 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 DTO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 129,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded heavily

Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded heavily

Pass 15 Nov 2018 123,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,877 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,739 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,205 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,919 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,364 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,524 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 48,524 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 DTO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y799 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

Y799 DTO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y799 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y799 DTO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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