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Y908 EDA

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,853 mi
Last recorded136,853 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 EDA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 136,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 136,853 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,994 miles

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen has scratches outside swept area

Fail 18 Oct 2011 125,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen has scratches outside swept area

Pass 14 Oct 2010 117,316 miles

both rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 117,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2008 94,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 88,339 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,872 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 79,872 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y908 EDA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y908 EDA, 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 Y908 EDA registered?

Y908 EDA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y908 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 EDA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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