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Y956 OFM

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,259 mi
Last recorded140,259 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 OFM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 140,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 132,299 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 132,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 122,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 112,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 103,100 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 103,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 92,095 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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Y956 OFM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y956 OFM, 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

How do I check the history of Y956 OFM?

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What year was Y956 OFM registered?

Y956 OFM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y956 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 OFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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