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Y958 GKJ

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 GKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 134,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 129,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 109,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 104,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 96,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 87,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 180,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall,no cords visible.

Offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall,cords not visible.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 158,007 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 114,598 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 GKJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y958 GKJ, 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

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What year was Y958 GKJ registered?

Y958 GKJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y958 GKJ safe to buy?

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