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Y948 TKE

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 TKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,016 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 108,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,481 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 106,481 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,497 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,530 miles

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

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

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

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 88,662 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,074 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detached from exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,074 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detached from exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,031 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,661 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,760 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,115 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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Y948 TKE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y948 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.

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What year was Y948 TKE registered?

Y948 TKE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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