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W357 SJB

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 SJB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,029 miles

Both front macpherson struts has slight movement at the upper attachment

Drivers door window not functioning as intended

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,108 miles

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear tal booth showing open on dashboard when its not

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear tal booth showing open on dashboard when its not

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,988 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,041 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,472 miles

All 4 tyres outer wall has dent

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres outer wall has dent

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,591 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,731 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,584 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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W357 SJB is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W357 SJB, 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 W357 SJB registered?

W357 SJB is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W357 SJB safe to buy?

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