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W61 SCU

2000 Seat Leon S

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon S78,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 SCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 99,870 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 99,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,550 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 91,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,856 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 79,856 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 71,912 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S?

Based on 1,143 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,285
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Stop lamp not working 7
coil spring incomplete 5
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Registration plate lamp not fitted 3
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W61 SCU is a 2000 Seat Leon S in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,321 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W61 SCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Leon S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W61 SCU registered?

W61 SCU is a 2000 Seat Leon S, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W61 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 SCU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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