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Y886 XCE

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,849 mi
Last recorded175,849 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 XCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 175,849 miles

brake warning light on

oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,951 miles

slight exhaust gases leak

Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,767 miles

accident damage front of vehicle

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 128,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

accident damage front of vehicle

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,886 miles

air bag warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,726 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,148 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2011 96,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Air bag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust middle & rear brackets are broken?

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust middle & rear brackets are broken?

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,903 miles

Both front brakes are lightly binding on u/l?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 69,109 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,107 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r caliper arm not returning fully

Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,599 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 58,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y886 XCE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y886 XCE, 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 Y886 XCE registered?

Y886 XCE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y886 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y886 XCE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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