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W872 EGC

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 EGC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,455 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to rear number plate

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to rear number plate

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,967 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to rear number plate

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,584 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes binding

Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,584 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,530 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside rear tyre with slight deteriorated sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,160 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front and rear tyres have slight deteriorated sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front and rear tyres have slight deteriorated sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,481 miles

*AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON*

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front and rear tyres have slightly deteriorated sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,058 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,958 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 May 2006 34,379 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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W872 EGC is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W872 EGC, 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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What year was W872 EGC registered?

W872 EGC is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W872 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 EGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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