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Y551 NWP

2000 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 NWP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,022 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust mounting insecure

srs warning on

Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,568 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 30 Dec 2010 66,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 24 Dec 2009 57,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,050 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 45,050 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,234 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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Y551 NWP is a 2000 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y551 NWP, 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 Y551 NWP registered?

Y551 NWP is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y551 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 NWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y551 NWP have outstanding finance?

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