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Y916 EAY

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 EAY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 113,468 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 101,748 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2007 89,867 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,197 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 76,196 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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Y916 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y916 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y916 EAY?

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What year was Y916 EAY registered?

Y916 EAY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y916 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 EAY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y916 EAY have outstanding finance?

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