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Y926 TKE

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

220,525 mi
Last recorded220,525 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 TKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 220,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 206,967 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 206,956 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 202,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 196,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside floor corroded around rubber grommets allowing water it floor

Offside floor corroded around rubber grommits letting water enter floor

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 14 Mar 2018 175,272 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 168,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

after market head light bulbs fitted

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,839 miles

Front aftermarket headlight's fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover's & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 5 Mar 2016 163,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front aftermarket headlight's fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover's & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 23 Feb 2015 155,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 146,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 141,639 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 133,139 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 133,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 122,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 109,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,644 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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Y926 TKE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y926 TKE, 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 Y926 TKE registered?

Y926 TKE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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