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A9943EJ

2000 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,829 mi
Last recorded162,829 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9943EJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 162,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 162,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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A9943EJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,676 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9943EJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9943EJ registered?

A9943EJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is A9943EJ safe to buy?

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