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Y312 OFW

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 OFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 124,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 124,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 108,206 miles

damage to screen out of swept area

nail in nearside rear tyre on shoulder

offside wing mirror damaged

slight misting of oil on both front shock absorber casings

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,598 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 80,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 57,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y312 OFW is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y312 OFW, 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.

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What year was Y312 OFW registered?

Y312 OFW is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 8 April 2001.

Is Y312 OFW safe to buy?

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