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Y849 CGN

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,729 mi
Last recorded161,729 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 CGN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 161,729 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 161,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 147,938 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 147,818 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 125,712 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 125,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 111,263 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 111,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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Y849 CGN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y849 CGN, 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 Y849 CGN registered?

Y849 CGN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y849 CGN safe to buy?

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