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Y906 GKV

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,495 mi
Last recorded205,495 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 GKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 205,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

struggled to pass emissions

Pass 1 Nov 2021 205,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2020 205,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 205,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 201,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO CENTRE DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 195,577 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 195,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 190,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 184,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 176,115 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 175,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 165,499 miles

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

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

fornt wiperblades split

Pass 29 May 2013 154,260 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 22 May 2012 144,338 miles

small stone chips front screen

Pass 9 Jun 2011 133,559 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 122,705 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 122,705 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 108,928 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 67,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 53,787 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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Y906 GKV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 Y906 GKV, 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

How do I check the history of Y906 GKV?

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What year was Y906 GKV registered?

Y906 GKV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y906 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y906 GKV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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