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W597 EUB

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,902 mi
Last recorded95,902 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 EUB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,902 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 95,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,797 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,979 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 81,979 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,982 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,897 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,569 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,627 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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W597 EUB is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W597 EUB, 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 W597 EUB registered?

W597 EUB is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W597 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 EUB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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