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W221 LEF

2000 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

107,725 mi
Last recorded107,725 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 107,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/f Tyre at 3mm and perrished.

O/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated and split.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 107,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s/f Tyre at 3mm and perrished.

O/s/f wishbone bush deteriorated and split.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 107,568 miles

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

metal water pipe at rear of engine slightly corroded and slight weep of water

Fail 14 Apr 2009 107,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

metal water pipe at rear of engine slightly corroded and slight weep of water

Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 107,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,975 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 98,975 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W221 LEF is a 2000 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W221 LEF, 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 W221 LEF registered?

W221 LEF is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W221 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 LEF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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