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Y835 RNV

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,478 mi
Last recorded115,478 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wheels have slight bind

Fail 8 Sep 2014 115,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wheels have slight bind

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,453 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 110,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml is on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,560 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,539 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,378 miles

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 49,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y835 RNV, 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

How do I check the history of Y835 RNV?

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What year was Y835 RNV registered?

Y835 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y835 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y835 RNV shows 15 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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