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Y942 HVY

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 HVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,312 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 88,312 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,570 miles

o/s/r door won't open

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,057 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,529 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,285 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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Y942 HVY is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y942 HVY, 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 Y942 HVY registered?

Y942 HVY is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y942 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y942 HVY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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