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Y852 EAY

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,309 mi
Last recorded146,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 146,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 139,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 139,848 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 135,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear floor

slight damage to offside sill

Fail 27 Jun 2013 135,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear floor

slight damage to offside sill

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 129,940 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2011 121,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 116,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 116,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 112,816 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 112,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 108,078 miles

front cv boots perrishing

front discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2008 108,078 miles

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

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

front cv boots perrishing

front discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,435 miles

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

damage to os outersill

nsf & osr tyres low on tread

Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,650 miles

damage to offside outer sill

inner face of both front disc's corroded borderline

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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Y852 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y852 EAY, 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 Y852 EAY registered?

Y852 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y852 EAY safe to buy?

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