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Y922 RNV

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,770 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,830 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 90,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,702 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 78,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 27 Apr 2017 78,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2016 72,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Position lamp illuminated when switched off

Fail 4 May 2016 72,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Position lamp illuminated when switched off

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,548 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2014 60,548 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,552 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,344 miles

new brakes fitted //pedal soft/slightly long travel

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,996 miles

front tyres are perished, cracking, front brake pads look worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,656 miles

offside rear tyre started to perrish

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,004 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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Y922 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 Y922 RNV, 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 Y922 RNV registered?

Y922 RNV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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