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Y986 DFC

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,081 mi
Last recorded108,081 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 DFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,490 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 16 Sep 2008 62,647 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,647 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,551 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,600 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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Y986 DFC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y986 DFC, 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 Y986 DFC registered?

Y986 DFC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y986 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y986 DFC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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