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Y989 KBA

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,694 mi
Last recorded84,694 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 KBA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 79,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,958 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,035 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 49,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y989 KBA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y989 KBA, 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

How do I check the history of Y989 KBA?

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What year was Y989 KBA registered?

Y989 KBA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y989 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 KBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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