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W531 PPH

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,890 mi
Last recorded140,890 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 PPH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 140,890 miles

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,415 miles

child seat fitted

marks on front windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Oct 2014 132,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,584 miles

baby seats fitted in rear

front number plate damaged

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

play n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts

slight blow rear exhaust joint

windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Oct 2013 128,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

baby seats fitted in rear

front number plate damaged

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

play n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts

slight blow rear exhaust joint

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front n/plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 114,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in front number plate

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,546 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight play in both n/s and o/s steering racks

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,106 miles

slight blow in rear exhaust joint

slight knock n/s steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,545 miles

rear brakepads wearing low

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 84,149 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate cracked

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,607 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2005 62,989 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

oil leak

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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W531 PPH is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W531 PPH, 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 W531 PPH registered?

W531 PPH is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W531 PPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W531 PPH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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