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W797 NWV

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,147 mi
Last recorded186,147 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 NWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 186,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 181,371 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 181,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 173,271 miles

lift in n/s o/s front upper strut mounts when jacked up

o/s rear coil spring very rusty

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Fail 13 Mar 2015 173,271 miles

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 incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

lift in n/s o/s front upper strut mounts when jacked up

o/s rear coil spring very rusty

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

slight lip front brake discs

slight play in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Pass 14 Mar 2014 166,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 153,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 148,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 137,747 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brake disc corroded

cam belt required to changed if not

Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,363 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 8 Apr 2009 117,002 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 8 Apr 2008 105,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 90,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,829 miles

1. Front brake pads are low †2. Front brake discs are worn to wear indicators †3. Windscreen is chipped †4. Slight play in steering

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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W797 NWV is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W797 NWV, 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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W797 NWV is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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