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Y862 XCE

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,261 mi
Last recorded99,261 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 XCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,261 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,199 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 90,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,179 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 65,157 miles

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

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

advise very slight binding on o/s/r brake!!

Fail 18 Nov 2006 65,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise very slight binding on o/s/r brake!!

Fail 18 Nov 2005 58,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,873 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 XCE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

Y862 XCE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y862 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 XCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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