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Y846 FHJ

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 FHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 126,145 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 126,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 108,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside and offside sills

exhaust mountings corroded

front and rear road springs corroded

front undertray damaged

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Fail 11 Jun 2013 102,833 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside and offside sills

exhaust mountings corroded

front and rear road springs corroded

front undertray damaged

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,447 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 96,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,700 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heatshield loose

oil level on min

osr tyre worn on outer edge

undertray loose damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2009 72,394 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f inner tyre wall cut not to cords

Fail 31 Oct 2009 72,394 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f inner tyre wall cut not to cords

Pass 8 Nov 2008 65,368 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 65,368 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,227 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 57,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,311 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 40,306 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pads low

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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Y846 FHJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y846 FHJ, 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 Y846 FHJ registered?

Y846 FHJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y846 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y846 FHJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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