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Y984 LCF

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,740 mi
Last recorded94,740 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 86,076 miles

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

front discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear indicator lamp slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 86,075 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear indicator lamp slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 79,965 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's corrode on edges.

Fail 25 May 2013 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's corrode on edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 68,237 miles

slight leak from power steering

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

Fail 16 May 2011 68,237 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from power steering

Pass 4 May 2010 58,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 50,507 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,419 miles

nsr tyre worn inner edge

os mirror cover damnaged

Pass 2 May 2006 28,466 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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Y984 LCF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y984 LCF, 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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Y984 LCF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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