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Y832 GUH

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,956 mi
Last recorded139,956 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 GUH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 115,029 miles

Driveshafts are corroding.

Handbrake lever on o/s rear caliper is not returning to stop.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,025 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)

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

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

Driveshafts are corroding.

Handbrake lever on o/s rear caliper is not returning to stop.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,679 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 96,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,053 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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Y832 GUH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y832 GUH, 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 Y832 GUH registered?

Y832 GUH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y832 GUH safe to buy?

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