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Y871 CGO

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,512 mi
Last recorded112,512 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 CGO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,512 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,512 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2013 97,592 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,927 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,037 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,910 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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Y871 CGO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y871 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y871 CGO registered?

Y871 CGO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y871 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 CGO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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