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Y835 NLB

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,986 mi
Last recorded85,986 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 NLB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,621 miles

(slight) play from nearside front hub unit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 77,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

(slight) play from nearside front hub unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 69,715 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 May 2012 697,154 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 62,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,027 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,783 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,984 miles

ADVIC REAR PADS LOW.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,175 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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Y835 NLB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y835 NLB, 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 Y835 NLB registered?

Y835 NLB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y835 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y835 NLB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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