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Y941 TDW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,983 mi
Last recorded89,983 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 TDW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,983 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,982 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 83,893 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,893 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear silencer fouls again nearside rear coil spring

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,805 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken and the silencer is rubbing on the rear spring.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,790 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror glass broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,905 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2009 64,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet lever insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,757 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet lever insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2008 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,662 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,442 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front nearside wing repeater damaged

passenger door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust section very rusty

rear offside parking brake recorded low reading

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,401 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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Y941 TDW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y941 TDW, 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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Y941 TDW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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