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W357 YGJ

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 YGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,645 miles

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

near side front shock absorber loosing effiency

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,021 miles

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

both front top suspension mounts slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2010 91,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front top suspension mounts slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,490 miles

high level brake light not working,connections hiden behind trim.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,489 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tryes worn close to legal limit and sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 7 Jun 2008 75,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,768 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 68,766 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 48,200 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 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGJ, 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 W357 YGJ registered?

W357 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W357 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 YGJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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