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Y944 XAT

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,399 mi
Last recorded70,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine misfires some times

Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,399 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine misfires some times

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,840 miles

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

epc warning light on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

epc warning light on

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres cracking between treads

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,352 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,359 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,260 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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Y944 XAT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y944 XAT, 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 Y944 XAT registered?

Y944 XAT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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