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W262 SJU

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 SJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 140,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 139,962 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 132,712 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 132,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,960 miles

Both rear tyres spltting in the tread

Fail 26 Oct 2012 120,960 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres spltting in the tread

Pass 5 Nov 2011 108,532 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 108,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,173 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 95,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 87,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 82,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,290 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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W262 SJU is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 W262 SJU, 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 W262 SJU registered?

W262 SJU is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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