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Y853 EFT

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 EFT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 96,625 miles

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

exhaust centre mountings corroded but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Fail 3 May 2017 96,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre mountings corroded but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Pass 3 May 2016 73,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,444 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,052 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,992 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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Y853 EFT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y853 EFT, 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 Y853 EFT registered?

Y853 EFT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y853 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 EFT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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