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Y168 RTD

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 RTD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,813 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes(bonding) poor condition

o/s/f flexi brake hose chafed/poor condition

power steering pipe moist

Pass 21 Jun 2008 93,598 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 70,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 58,960 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 58,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S 16V?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,830
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
position lamp(s) not working 7
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Y168 RTD is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon S 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 60,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon S 16V fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y168 RTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon S 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y168 RTD registered?

Y168 RTD is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y168 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y168 RTD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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