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W857 PLJ

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,298 mi
Last recorded132,298 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 132,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 125,074 miles

Offside rear coil spring end slightly broken.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 118,293 miles

Offside rear coil suspension spring broken at bottom.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 111,381 miles

Offside rear coil spring broken at bottom end.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,302 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,850 miles

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

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

damaged n/s/r wheel arch

rear wiper splitting

Fail 11 Feb 2011 95,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

damaged n/s/r wheel arch

rear wiper splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,458 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,379 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

accident damage to front & n/s

front & rear registration plates damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers door mirror damaged cover

o/s/f tyre worn down to approx 3.mm

rear registration plate damaged

rear wiper splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,279 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 58,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

boot lid dented

front & rear registration plates damaged

head light aim not checked on n/s/f

n/s/ outer sill damaged

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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W857 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W857 PLJ, 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 W857 PLJ registered?

W857 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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