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Y954 BBC

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,653 mi
Last recorded164,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 BBC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 164,653 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 164,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 146,168 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 146,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 127,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 105,825 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 105,825 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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Y954 BBC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y954 BBC, 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 Y954 BBC registered?

Y954 BBC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y954 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y954 BBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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