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W97 WGA

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,249 mi
Last recorded75,249 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 WGA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 75,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,107 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 73,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,143 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,311 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Nsf (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded NSR Spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 13,393 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NSF Inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate is cracked

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Nsf (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded NSR Spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

Failed Exhaust Emissions

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,238 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre treads are in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,393 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,457 miles

noise when you spin n/s/f wheel?

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,187 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 51,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,192 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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W97 WGA is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W97 WGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W97 WGA registered?

W97 WGA is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W97 WGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 WGA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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