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W826 WDM

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 WDM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 79,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning n/side rear brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower boot lid not opening

Pass 28 Dec 2023 79,928 miles

All underbody & underbody components undersealed/waxoiled

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 79,928 miles

All underbody & underbody components undersealed/waxoiled

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,609 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 77,609 miles

Emissions not tested Engine would not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,045 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 67,667 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 64,805 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight noise

Nearside Rear brake pipe clip snapped

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axel corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight noise

Nearside Rear brake pipe clip snapped

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axel corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2014 58,318 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,311 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

low water level.corroded brake pipes.

Pass 14 May 2013 54,434 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 54,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 51,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,364 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 43,393 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,575 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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W826 WDM is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W826 WDM, 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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W826 WDM is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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