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W358 GUM

2000 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,110 mi
Last recorded147,110 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 GUM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 147,110 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,310 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 131,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 124,839 miles

slight play in inner nearside steering rack joint

Fail 21 May 2011 124,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in inner nearside steering rack joint

Fail 29 May 2010 115,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 May 2010 115,157 miles

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

slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Apr 2009 105,812 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 96,949 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 96,949 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 86,624 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 86,624 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 75,322 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 75,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W358 GUM is a 2000 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W358 GUM, 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 W358 GUM registered?

W358 GUM is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 June 2000.

Is W358 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W358 GUM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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