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Y961 RFH

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 RFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 104,342 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 104,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2017 102,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 99,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2015 93,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,979 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,122 miles

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

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

e.m. light on

Fail 16 Sep 2011 76,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

e.m. light on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,326 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,148 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,143 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper split

uneven wear to rear tyres

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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Y961 RFH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y961 RFH, 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 Y961 RFH registered?

Y961 RFH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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