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Y827 UOW

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,674 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,139 miles

Centre exhaust bracket looses but still secure

Front exhaust shield insecure

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 91,139 miles

Centre exhaust bracket looses but still secure

Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 76,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,684 miles

Auxillary battery wiring poor

Both outer sills damaged and squashed at seams

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Damage to n/s of windscreen close to limits

Engine breather adrift, modified air filter fitted

Evidence of impact damage to front suspension subframe

Evidence of light tyre contact with plastic wheel arch liners

N/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating and tread worn to service limits (2mm)

Odd wheels fitted to front axle

Some carcass deterioration to o/s/r tyre

Some deterioration to rear axle beam mounting bushes

Suspension lowered and modified all round

Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,684 miles

Auxillary battery wiring poor

Both outer sills damaged and squashed at seams

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Damage to n/s of windscreen close to limits

Engine breather adrift, modified air filter fitted

Evidence of impact damage to front suspension subframe

Evidence of light tyre contact with plastic wheel arch liners

N/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating and tread worn to service limits (2mm)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Odd wheels fitted to front axle

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Some carcass deterioration to o/s/r tyre

Some deterioration to rear axle beam mounting bushes

Suspension lowered and modified all round

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,638 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slightly uneven

n/s/f washer jet partly blocked

o/s/f door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,351 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes slightly uneven

n/s/f washer jet partly blocked

o/s/f door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror cover is damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s door mirror cover is damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,230 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,481 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 50,971 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf cv gaiter slight leak (inner)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,971 miles

nsf cv gaiter slight leak (inner)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,391 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 38,391 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y827 UOW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y827 UOW, 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 Y827 UOW registered?

Y827 UOW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y827 UOW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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