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Y868 FDV

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,886 mi
Last recorded76,886 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 FDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 66,063 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,426 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 7 Mar 2009 58,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,529 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,233 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,163 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,500 miles

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

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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Y868 FDV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y868 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 Y868 FDV registered?

Y868 FDV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y868 FDV safe to buy?

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