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Y917 XER

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 XER
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,969 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 85,967 miles

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

Engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,376 miles

O/S/F tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2009 67,720 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2009 67,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mil lamp on

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,765 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,657 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,142 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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Y917 XER is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y917 XER, 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 Y917 XER registered?

Y917 XER is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y917 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y917 XER shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y917 XER have outstanding finance?

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