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Y862 EAY

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,591 mi
Last recorded101,591 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 101,591 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 3mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 90,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 80,496 miles

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

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

slight play front top suspension mounts

Pass 2 May 2013 76,041 miles

front discs worn and rust inner face

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside rear tyre perished ,limit and devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 2 May 2013 76,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn and rust inner face

front top suspension mounts worn

nearside rear tyre perished ,limit and devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,954 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 61,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,279 miles

rear brake discs poor pads ok

rear indicator bulbs poor

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,967 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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Y862 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y862 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 Y862 EAY registered?

Y862 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y862 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 EAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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