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Y987 UKM

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,792 mi
Last recorded122,792 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 122,792 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 122,792 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 115,884 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 108,429 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 108,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,452 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,452 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,427 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

chips to screen

Fail 13 Apr 2011 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 81,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2009 76,260 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 76,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 65,630 miles

power steering pipe moist

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,814 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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Y987 UKM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y987 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 Y987 UKM registered?

Y987 UKM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y987 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 UKM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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