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SEAT Leon

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y229 COTMOT history

Y229 COT is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

Y229 COT grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
120,245 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 COT was last recorded at 120,245 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 1,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,507 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,738 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,245 miles
  • 2021 – 109,463 miles
  • 2020 – 109,452 miles
  • 2019 – 109,243 miles
  • 2018 – 108,955 miles
  • 2017 – 108,419 miles
  • 2016 – 107,296 miles
  • 2015 – 104,639 miles
  • 2014 – 101,651 miles
  • 2013 – 98,470 miles
  • 2012 – 93,268 miles
  • 2010 – 86,156 miles
  • 2009 – 79,753 miles
  • 2008 – 71,620 miles
  • 2007 – 61,496 miles
  • 2006 – 52,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,245 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp images deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,245 miles (+1,738)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,245 miles
    Test number
    110366155967
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp images deteriorated

  2. Pass118,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,507 miles
    Test number
    521223117611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail118,506 miles (+9,043)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,506 miles
    Test number
    665634816656
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened BENT AND DAMAGED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,463 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    367236666513
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Pass109,452 miles (+209)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,452 miles
    Test number
    515136199099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to turn no sign on RBT test of binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,243 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    315623932257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    382768461689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,954 miles (+535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,954 miles
    Test number
    720238223184
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both front and nearside rear tyres perished to cord in tread (4.1.D.1b)

  9. Pass108,419 miles (+1,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,419 miles
    Test number
    681373923260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass107,296 miles (+2,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,296 miles
    Test number
    456169386480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass104,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    148496255468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail104,639 miles (+2,988)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    435386255052
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass101,651 miles (+3,181)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    938160654048
    • NoteCentre exhaust ( cat ) blowing
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

  14. Pass98,470 miles (+5,202)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    655496153037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear caliper hand brake lever not fully returning

  15. Pass93,268 miles (+28)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,268 miles
    Test number
    595720622044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/S/R Hand brake lever not returning fully.
    • NoteSlight lift in both front top mounts.
    • NoteSpare wheel fitted to N/S/R (steel wheel)

  16. Fail93,240 miles (+7,084)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,240 miles
    Test number
    448098312083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner faces.
    • NoteO/S/R Hand brake lever not returning fully.
    • NoteO/S/R brake sqeeking.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and wasted.
    • NoteSlight lift in both front top mounts.
    • NoteSpare wheel fitted to N/S/R (steel wheel)

  17. Pass86,156 miles (+9)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,156 miles
    Test number
    950920090169
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum.
    • NoteN/S/R coil spring corroded.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteO/S/R parking brake lever (caliper) not returning fully.
    • NoteRear brake discs wasted & corroded.

  18. Fail86,147 miles (+6,394)1 failure2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,147 miles
    Test number
    442338380186
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum.
    • NoteN/S/R coil spring corroded.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteO/S/R parking brake lever (caliper) not returning fully.
    • NoteRear brake discs wasted & corroded.

  19. Pass79,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    322782989181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail79,753 miles (+8,133)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    792932889153
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass71,620 miles (+10,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,620 miles
    Test number
    450192188147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass61,496 miles (+8,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    271253487405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    892958786194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,629 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    433478686119
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y229 COT

Does Y229 COT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 COT expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 COT?
The MOT on Y229 COT expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 COT done?
Y229 COT was recorded at 120,245 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has Y229 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 COT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 COT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y229 COT find?
Y229 COT passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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