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W342 TDV

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,820 mi
Last recorded69,820 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 TDV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2013 69,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/side wiper breaking up

no spare wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/side wiper breaking up

no spare wheel

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,348 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,180 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,980 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,620 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 41,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,232 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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W342 TDV is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W342 TDV, 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 W342 TDV registered?

W342 TDV is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W342 TDV safe to buy?

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