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Y953 PSL

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 PSL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 54,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,019 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 6 Jul 2007 46,233 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 46,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,716 miles

both front tyres getting low

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded and leaking

n/s/r sear belt not/tested child seat fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2006 35,681 miles

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

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

kick on both front brakes also front brake imbalance high

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S 16V?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,830
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
position lamp(s) not working 7
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Y953 PSL is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon S 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,264 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 S 16V fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y953 PSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon S 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y953 PSL registered?

Y953 PSL is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y953 PSL safe to buy?

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