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Y844 NHJ

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,900 mi
Last recorded161,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 NHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 161,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 154,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 143,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 134,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NON STANDARD EXHAUST FITTED

Fail 9 Dec 2021 134,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NON STANDARD EXHAUST FITTED

Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,690 miles

EXHAUST TOUCHING REAR BEAM AXLE

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NON STANDARD EXHAUST FITTED

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 124,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST TOUCHING REAR BEAM AXLE

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NON STANDARD EXHAUST FITTED

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 109,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,830 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 86,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 82,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 82,324 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 59,085 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 54,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 50,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 39,248 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 NHJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc 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 Y844 NHJ, 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 Y844 NHJ registered?

Y844 NHJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y844 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y844 NHJ 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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