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Y943 TKE

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

24,742 mi
Last recorded24,742 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 TKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 24,742 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 24,741 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 24,642 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,530 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 24,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 23,342 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,301 miles

Door mirror casings broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,667 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 19,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,531 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,923 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,702 miles

Nearside side mirror damaged.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 14,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 14,542 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,661 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 12,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 10,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,951 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 5,980 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 5,978 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y943 TKE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y943 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y943 TKE registered?

Y943 TKE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y943 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y943 TKE shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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