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Y986 UKM

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,885 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,962 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges (under inflation)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,517 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,517 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,526 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,501 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,313 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear disc slightly pitted ,nsr tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,500 miles

front and rear disc slightly pitted ,nsr tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,754 miles

offside rear calliper handbrake lever not returning to stop-o.k on roller brake test-advise investigation

Fail 21 Jan 2008 54,754 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

offside rear calliper handbrake lever not returning to stop-o.k on roller brake test-advise investigation

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,788 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 UKM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 Y986 UKM, 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 Y986 UKM registered?

Y986 UKM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y986 UKM safe to buy?

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