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W581 YCE

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 YCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,344 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Nearside Rear Indicator faded.

Offside Front tyre perished.

all brake discs rusty.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 127,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly perished

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 127,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working high level stop light (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly perished

all brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 125,766 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 115,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop lamp working but getting dim

damage to nearside rear light lens

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 29 Apr 2013 103,468 miles

boot willnot open but access obtainable through rear seats

Pass 21 May 2012 93,475 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both front tyres starting to perish

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear number plate disfigured

Slight bind both rear wheels

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 1 May 2012 92,506 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres starting to perish

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear number plate slightly disfigured

Slight bind both rear wheels

Slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2011 86,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General oil leaks

Nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Rear discs corroded

Slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 25 May 2010 79,295 miles

Engine hunts on idle

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 24 May 2010 79,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine hunts on idle

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 22 May 2009 71,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 20 May 2008 63,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 51,860 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,886 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail and cut in tread.

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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W581 YCE 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 68.8%.

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 W581 YCE, 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 W581 YCE registered?

W581 YCE is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W581 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W581 YCE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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