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W361 COT

2000 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,672 mi
Last recorded139,672 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 COT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 135,329 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear coil springs very rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,075 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)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear coils rusted...

rear no plate deterioated

Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear coils rusted...

rear no plate deterioated

Pass 6 Aug 2015 124,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 119,615 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 113,276 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,225 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,305 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,974 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 66,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,154 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,954 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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W361 COT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W361 COT, 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.

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What year was W361 COT registered?

W361 COT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W361 COT safe to buy?

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