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Y852 SNC

2001 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,519 mi
Last recorded115,519 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 SNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,298 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 115,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 112,055 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Both front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,306 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS WHICH ARE NOT ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY OR CORDS.

Pass 16 May 2008 80,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 69,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 63,434 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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Y852 SNC is a 2001 Seat Leon in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y852 SNC, 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 Y852 SNC registered?

Y852 SNC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y852 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 SNC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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