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W304 RNC

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,876 mi
Last recorded117,876 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 RNC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 117,876 miles

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

o/s tray loose

rear tray loose

Fail 23 Dec 2010 117,876 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s tray loose

rear tray loose

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,305 miles

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

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

front tyres worn close to limit.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 107,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn close to limit.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 13 Dec 2008 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear disc pads getting low.

o/s/r tyre virtually on limit @ 1.7mm & n/s/r only slightly better.

rear wiper starting to split.

slight binding on o/s/r wheel due to handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop.

spare tyre flat in boot.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 95,501 miles

front & rear disc pads getting low.

o/s/r tyre virtually on limit @ 1.7mm & n/s/r only slightly better.

rear wiper starting to split.

slight binding on o/s/r wheel due to handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop.

spare tyre flat in boot.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 80,584 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front reg plate loose

Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,584 miles

front reg plate loose

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 56,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W304 RNC is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W304 RNC, 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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W304 RNC is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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