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Y822 RWR

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,244 mi
Last recorded90,244 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 RWR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,631 miles

HEAT SHIELD FALLING OFF RECTIFIED

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 76,631 miles

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

HEAT SHIELD FALLING OFF RECTIFIED

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,487 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,975 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 50,425 miles

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

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING

TAIL PIPE CORRODING BADLY

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,425 miles

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING

TAIL PIPE CORRODING BADLY

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,323 miles

airbag lamp on

Fail 4 Dec 2007 44,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,735 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,735 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 25,751 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 25,751 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

fuel flap not opening

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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Y822 RWR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y822 RWR, 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 Y822 RWR registered?

Y822 RWR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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