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Y862 FDV

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,584 mi
Last recorded114,584 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 FDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 114,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 114,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,309 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,516 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,023 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,875 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,421 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,392 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 64,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 52,187 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,810 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,824 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 FDV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y862 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y862 FDV registered?

Y862 FDV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y862 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 FDV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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