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Y896 EAY

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,443 mi
Last recorded164,443 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 164,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 155,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres 3mm

Pass 7 May 2016 142,645 miles

Offside Front drivers window not working

front brake discs rusty

Fail 7 May 2016 142,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drivers window not working

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2013 140,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 140,336 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER VERY WEAK,ENGINE BREATHER PIPE SPLIT,TOP COVER INSECURE,O/S/F FOG LAMP INOP.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 137,611 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 137,611 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 132,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 132,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 125,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 114,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 103,022 miles

advise on slight grease dampness around nearside outer c/v boot

nearside front lower arm bush slightly deteriorating

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2008 103,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise on slight grease dampness around nearside outer c/v boot

nearside front lower arm bush slightly deteriorating

nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,069 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 93,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

two dirrerent wheels fitted to rear axle

Pass 17 May 2006 86,622 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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Y896 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y896 EAY, 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 Y896 EAY registered?

Y896 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y896 EAY safe to buy?

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