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W397 SRY

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,523 mi
Last recorded66,523 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 SRY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,541 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 78,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,899 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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

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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W397 SRY is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W397 SRY, 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 W397 SRY registered?

W397 SRY is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W397 SRY safe to buy?

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