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Y878 RNV

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 107,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 107,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,022 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2014 104,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,030 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 95,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,124 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 67,122 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,398 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,504 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y878 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y878 RNV, 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 Y878 RNV registered?

Y878 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y878 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 RNV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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