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Y82 UKR

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,858 mi
Last recorded139,858 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 UKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 139,858 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 139,858 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 132,072 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 132,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 122,968 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M I L light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades smear / rear blade u/s

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 29 Jul 2009 113,525 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M I L light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades smear / rear blade u/s

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 7 Aug 2008 111,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning ligtht staying on

wheel cap fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 May 2007 106,696 miles

engine warning light staying on

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 24 May 2007 106,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light staying on

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 16 May 2006 88,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 78,483 miles

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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Y82 UKR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y82 UKR, 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 Y82 UKR registered?

Y82 UKR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y82 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y82 UKR shows 12 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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