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W551 VTT

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,299 mi
Last recorded201,299 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 VTT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 201,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2015 195,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slightly low effort from n/s/r caliper

slightly restricted movement from o/s handbrake cable

Pass 25 Oct 2014 189,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 184,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 178,785 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

slight bind to rear brakes

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

very slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 178,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

slight bind to rear brakes

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

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

very slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 172,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 161,323 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 161,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 145,014 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 145,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f bdisc corroded

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 79,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 79,475 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow bar protector plate slightly obscuring bottem edge of number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2005 66,131 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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W551 VTT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W551 VTT, 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 W551 VTT registered?

W551 VTT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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