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Y575 VEU

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,436 mi
Last recorded121,436 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 VEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,436 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 121,435 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,789 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine breather weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 112,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,379 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,206 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,013 miles

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

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

passenger door mirror cover broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,369 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,169 miles

front tyres worn

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,973 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,838 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,092 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 73,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,066 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,583 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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Y575 VEU is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y575 VEU, 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 Y575 VEU registered?

Y575 VEU is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y575 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 VEU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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