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W226 GJO

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,974 mi
Last recorded190,974 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 GJO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 190,974 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 190,923 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner Steering Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Light (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 182,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 171,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 171,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 165,201 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 165,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 243,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 222,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 206,547 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 107,893 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 175,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 175,272 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 162,287 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 2 Apr 2007 162,137 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

chips in windscreen

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2006 149,516 miles

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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W226 GJO is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W226 GJO, 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 W226 GJO registered?

W226 GJO is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W226 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 GJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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