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W439 SNG

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 SNG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 140,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 133,990 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 124,065 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 124,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,387 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,320 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 108,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,200 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 42,141 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade split

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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W439 SNG is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W439 SNG, 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 W439 SNG registered?

W439 SNG is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W439 SNG safe to buy?

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