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W237 VLT

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 VLT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 138,589 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 138,589 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 132,886 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

screen blades smear slightly

Fail 29 May 2013 132,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,340 miles

Coolant leak

Front discs lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f pads getting low

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 117,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 112,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 108,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 106,111 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 100,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,324 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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W237 VLT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W237 VLT, 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.

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What year was W237 VLT registered?

W237 VLT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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