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W262 SMW

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,941 mi
Last recorded51,941 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 SMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,941 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 50,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,109 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,746 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,715 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 27,070 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 SMW is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W262 SMW, 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

How do I check the history of W262 SMW?

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What year was W262 SMW registered?

W262 SMW is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W262 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W262 SMW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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