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Y958 XAT

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust mounting insecure

scratch in a and b zone of wind screen

Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,162 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade just clearing screen

scratch in a zone

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,162 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade just clearing screen

scratch in a zone

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,304 miles

scratch in a zone

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,894 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 48,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 XAT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y958 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

Y958 XAT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y958 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y958 XAT shows 12 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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