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W997 UBL

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,265 mi
Last recorded113,265 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 UBL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 113,265 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 113,264 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s front steering arm has slight movement.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 100,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front steering arm has slight movement.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 82,648 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W997 UBL is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W997 UBL, 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 W997 UBL registered?

W997 UBL is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W997 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 UBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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