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Y837 NLB

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,870 mi
Last recorded111,870 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 NLB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 111,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,964 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,777 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 100,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,071 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,956 miles

center exaust bracket weld weak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,873 miles

light switch insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,952 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,153 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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Y837 NLB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y837 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.

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What year was Y837 NLB registered?

Y837 NLB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y837 NLB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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