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Y865 SNC

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,734 mi
Last recorded181,734 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 SNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 181,734 miles

Front tyres feathered

Fail 8 Aug 2017 181,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyres feathered

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 168,810 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)

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 25 Jul 2016 168,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Jul 2015 156,135 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 151,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 129,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 110,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres showing signs of deterioration

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2009 102,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,483 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,795 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 77,398 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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Y865 SNC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y865 SNC, 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 Y865 SNC registered?

Y865 SNC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y865 SNC safe to buy?

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