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Y647 VKH

2001 Seat Leon S 16V

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,384 mi
Last recorded145,384 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon S 16V60,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 VKH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 145,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 145,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 133,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 110,965 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 85,318 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 85,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y647 VKH is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y647 VKH, 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 Y647 VKH registered?

Y647 VKH is a 2001 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y647 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y647 VKH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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