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W839 PHT

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,912 mi
Last recorded170,912 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 PHT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 170,912 miles

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

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 158,361 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/as. mirror damaged (hold).

o/s. mirror damaged (hold).

Fail 21 Apr 2016 158,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/as. mirror damaged (hold).

o/s. mirror damaged (hold).

Pass 6 May 2015 143,890 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 143,890 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 130,822 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 130,468 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 112,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 100,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 91,875 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 84,117 miles

Exhaust centre metal support broken weld but exhaust is secure....advise to repair....

Pass 12 May 2009 77,473 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 77,473 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,494 miles

front pads and discs worn low

front tyres worn low

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 70,494 miles

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

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

front pads and discs worn low

front tyres worn low

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,340 miles

Nearside Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brakes binding slightly....

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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W839 PHT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W839 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W839 PHT registered?

W839 PHT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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