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W281 RVO

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,628 mi
Last recorded147,628 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 147,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,858 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 114,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 88,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 84,575 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,714 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 63,652 miles

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

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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W281 RVO is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W281 RVO, 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 W281 RVO?

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What year was W281 RVO registered?

W281 RVO is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W281 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 RVO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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