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Y935 PAU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,325 mi
Last recorded175,325 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 PAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 175,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 163,160 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 163,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe near flexi pipe at back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes inbalanced req attention

Pass 12 Aug 2016 151,467 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 151,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 137,842 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fog lamp tell tale permanantly lit

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 108,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 89,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 71,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,164 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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Y935 PAU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y935 PAU, 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 Y935 PAU registered?

Y935 PAU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y935 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y935 PAU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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