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Y958 ENV

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,887 mi
Last recorded193,887 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 ENV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 193,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 193,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 190,552 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 190,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 188,209 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 188,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 183,919 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 183,919 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 177,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 169,970 miles

Offside Front tyre low inside and outside edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,485 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 154,250 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 154,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 138,073 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 6 Aug 2013 137,911 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 112,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 104,733 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,424 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 22 Aug 2009 98,319 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Aug 2008 91,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 76,135 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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Y958 ENV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y958 ENV, 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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Y958 ENV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y958 ENV safe to buy?

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