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W738 PHO

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

154,444 mi
Last recorded154,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 PHO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions only just met the limit

Pass 18 Jan 2021 149,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 144,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,308 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage flexy hose weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 138,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage flexy hose weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 127,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,898 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,161 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 100,161 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,738 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,738 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

battery insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2013 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light on

battery insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,242 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,788 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 76,666 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,817 miles

2x nails in o/s/r tyre tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2007 57,814 miles

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

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

2x nails in o/s/r tyre tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 44,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 33,465 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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W738 PHO is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W738 PHO, 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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W738 PHO is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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