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Y844 LWL

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,912 mi
Last recorded151,912 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 151,912 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 151,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2014 139,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 132,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,019 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 125,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear caliper /hand brake quadrant lever sticking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 117,384 miles

front pads low 3mm

off side rear hand brake cable over adjusted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 109,304 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limet

off side rear tyre low 2mm

rear pads low 2mm

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 92,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,782 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 78,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 64,016 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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Y844 LWL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y844 LWL, 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 Y844 LWL registered?

Y844 LWL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y844 LWL safe to buy?

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