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Y901 UKN

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,175 mi
Last recorded153,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 UKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 153,175 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Fail 24 Jun 2013 153,175 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 14 May 2012 135,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 124,470 miles

Both front brake discs and both rear discs pitted and in poor condition.

E.M.L.Lamp on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 124,470 miles

Both front brake discs and both rear discs pitted and in poor condition.

E.M.L.Lamp on.

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 107,365 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 12 May 2010 107,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 12 May 2009 100,943 miles

E.C.U. Lamp on.

Fail 12 May 2009 100,943 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E.C.U. Lamp on.

Pass 16 May 2008 93,005 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 93,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,576 miles

Nearside 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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Y901 UKN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y901 UKN, 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 Y901 UKN registered?

Y901 UKN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y901 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 UKN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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