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Y981 YCR

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,425 mi
Last recorded233,425 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 YCR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 233,425 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 232,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 217,432 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 217,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 204,855 miles

nearside sill corroded along front section

offside sill corroded along front section

Pass 25 Sep 2013 192,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 189,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 176,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 161,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 152,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 135,548 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 135,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 133,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 133,512 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 108,527 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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Y981 YCR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y981 YCR, 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 Y981 YCR registered?

Y981 YCR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y981 YCR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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