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Y863 CGO

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,857 mi
Last recorded162,857 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 CGO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 162,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,438 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

exhaust system has slight leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 146,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 121,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 99,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light managenent light on.

nearside wiper blade slghtly smears screen

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,732 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 68,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,692 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y863 CGO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y863 CGO, 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 Y863 CGO registered?

Y863 CGO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y863 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 CGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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