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W827 PHT

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,563 mi
Last recorded235,563 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW827 PHT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 235,563 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSIONMISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F UNDER SHIELDS LOOSE.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 235,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.CORROSIONMISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.F UNDER SHIELDS LOOSE.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 226,224 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

brake pedal feels solid

Fail 18 Mar 2013 226,161 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.TYRES-O/S/F EDGE WORN-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 214,284 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE DAMAGED-FOULING?DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.DAMAGE SILLS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

PLAY-O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES SPLIT/DELAMINATED-STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.PLAY STEERING RACK.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 214,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE DAMAGED-FOULING?DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.DAMAGE SILLS.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

PLAY-O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES SPLIT/DELAMINATED-STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.PLAY STEERING RACK.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 199,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 199,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 186,965 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.LIGHT CORROSION MISC BRAKES/SUSPENSION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.SILLS DAMAGED.DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 186,965 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.LIGHT CORROSION MISC BRAKES/SUSPENSION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.SILLS DAMAGED.DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 175,704 miles

near side rear brake disc is corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 175,704 miles

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

near side rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 161,300 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 146,924 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 132,144 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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W827 PHT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W827 PHT, 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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W827 PHT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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