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W898 STA

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 STA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 157,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 157,335 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 145,335 miles

No spare wheel

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 145,335 miles

No spare wheel

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 138,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 130,718 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 130,667 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,312 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 116,312 miles

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

all other tyres on or just over the 1.6mm limit

Pass 6 Jul 2007 99,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 95,411 miles

both rear tyre treads low at centre section

Pass 16 Nov 2006 91,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 77,135 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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W898 STA is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W898 STA, 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 W898 STA registered?

W898 STA is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W898 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W898 STA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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