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W278 BCE

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,117 mi
Last recorded135,117 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 BCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 135,117 miles

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

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

center stop not working but no wiring visable

crack in nearside rear light lense

engine fan very noisey

Fail 20 Sep 2013 134,944 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

center stop not working but no wiring visable

crack in nearside rear light lense

engine fan very noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 114,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 106,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 106,409 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 93,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 93,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 83,085 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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W278 BCE is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W278 BCE, 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 W278 BCE registered?

W278 BCE is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W278 BCE safe to buy?

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