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W285 RET

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RET
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,945 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective filler cap flap not opening (7.2.4c)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,458 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 77,458 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,093 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on sidewall

o/s/r tye starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,966 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,505 miles

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

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

various body damage

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,530 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 25,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W285 RET is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W285 RET, 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 W285 RET registered?

W285 RET is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W285 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 RET shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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