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Y89 WER

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,093 mi
Last recorded131,093 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 WER
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 131,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Dec 2025 131,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc insecure both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 124,934 miles

Centre exhaust box clamp corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at the rear of the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner CV boot perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at the rear of the arm is ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroding

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Dec 2023 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at the rear of the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner CV boot perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at the rear of the arm is ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Dec 2022 118,576 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner c.v gaiter is perishing

oil residue engine/gearbox area

Pass 22 Dec 2021 116,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,166 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 109,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,403 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,753 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,037 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 93,121 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,109 miles

rear brake discs rusted and slightly pitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs rusted and slightly pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,003 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,511 miles

Offside Rear 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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Y89 WER is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y89 WER, 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 Y89 WER registered?

Y89 WER is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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