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Y941 YUT

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,109 mi
Last recorded228,109 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 YUT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 228,109 miles

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

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

Wipers just meet requirements

Fail 4 Oct 2011 228,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers just meet requirements

Fail 27 Jun 2011 228,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 224,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 224,992 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 222,025 miles

both inner steering arm joints slighty worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 217,034 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 217,034 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 192,231 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 168,681 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 YUT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YUT, 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 Y941 YUT registered?

Y941 YUT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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