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W359 PHT

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,061 mi
Last recorded158,061 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 PHT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 158,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear road spring broken at end but still locating ok

Pass 13 May 2011 148,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 135,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 127,084 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 118,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 116,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 113,887 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 106,641 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 106,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.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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W359 PHT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W359 PHT, 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 W359 PHT registered?

W359 PHT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W359 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 PHT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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