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W521 UEL

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,541 mi
Last recorded76,541 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 UEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,541 miles

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

nsr brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nsr brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,356 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,014 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread, and wearing on edges.

Offside rear indicator fading.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,315 miles

Front number plate fading.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Apr 2006 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

nearside front hub bearing becoming slightly rough †

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,979 miles

nearside front hub bearing becoming slightly rough †

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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W521 UEL is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W521 UEL, 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 W521 UEL registered?

W521 UEL is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W521 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 UEL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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