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Y993 DGN

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,565 mi
Last recorded154,565 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 DGN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 154,565 miles

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

frony number plate slight damage

Fail 8 Dec 2011 154,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

frony number plate slight damage

Pass 23 Dec 2010 136,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 136,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,609 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 114,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,968 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 97,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front undertray fitted.

offide door mirror slight damage.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,968 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres 1.6mm

rear tyres 2mm on outside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 83,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,235 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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Y993 DGN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y993 DGN, 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 Y993 DGN registered?

Y993 DGN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y993 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y993 DGN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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