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W516 UBY

2000 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,066 mi
Last recorded65,066 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 65,066 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,040 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 May 2024 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 56,214 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,214 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,080 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 40,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2020 40,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,053 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,924 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing of certain components.full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,960 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 24,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,386 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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W516 UBY is a 2000 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W516 UBY, 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

How do I check the history of W516 UBY?

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What year was W516 UBY registered?

W516 UBY is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W516 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 UBY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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