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W578 FOW

2000 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,499 mi
Last recorded181,499 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 FOW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 181,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 167,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 156,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 147,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 138,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 126,877 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 126,877 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to both rear brakes binding

Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 108,925 miles

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

both rear axle beam bushes perished,slight movement

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

front number plate discolouring

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,336 miles

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

rear axle mountings showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Jun 2005 85,562 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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W578 FOW is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W578 FOW, 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 W578 FOW registered?

W578 FOW is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W578 FOW safe to buy?

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