CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y846 WHH

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,205 mi
Last recorded113,205 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 WHH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,205 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 113,205 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,709 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 108,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front inner brake discs badly corroded

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 105,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front inner brake discs badly corroded

centre exhaust mounting corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,617 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot full

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,617 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot full

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,382 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,382 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,260 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 91,244 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,336 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2010 87,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 77,363 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,146 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,967 miles

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

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y846 WHH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y846 WHH, 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 Y846 WHH?

You can check the full history of Y846 WHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y846 WHH registered?

Y846 WHH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2001.

Is Y846 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y846 WHH shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y846 WHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y846 WHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.