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X799 WCG

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,761 mi
Last recorded138,761 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 WCG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 138,761 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

slight grease leak offside outer cv gaiter

temporary repair to offside front wheel arch

Fail 8 Apr 2010 138,562 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in nearside steering arm.

wipers worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,631 miles

###STRONG ADVISE### engine smokey

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front hub assembly noisy

rear number plate detriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2009 123,526 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

###STRONG ADVISE### engine smokey

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front hub assembly noisy

rear number plate detriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2008 107,622 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 107,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 84,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 136,155 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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X799 WCG is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X799 WCG, 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 X799 WCG registered?

X799 WCG is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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