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Y859 FDV

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,953 mi
Last recorded139,953 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 FDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 139,953 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 134,972 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2014 112,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,950 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 98,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner driveshaft boot split.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,667 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft boot split.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,491 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2010 73,488 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear axle bushes deterioraing but not causing excessive movement

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 37,116 miles

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

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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Y859 FDV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y859 FDV, 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 Y859 FDV registered?

Y859 FDV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y859 FDV safe to buy?

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