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Y998 FTW

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 FTW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,365 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small exhust blow mid

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,401 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,431 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,091 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,076 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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Y998 FTW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y998 FTW, 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 Y998 FTW registered?

Y998 FTW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y998 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 FTW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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