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Y443 GKV

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 GKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,504 miles

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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Y443 GKV is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y443 GKV, 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

How do I check the history of Y443 GKV?

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What year was Y443 GKV registered?

Y443 GKV is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y443 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 GKV shows 4 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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