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W404 MWJ

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 MWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 144,904 miles

coolant leak on engine

Fail 29 Apr 2015 144,904 miles

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

coolant leak on engine

wheel alignment required when repairs carried out

Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,486 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 114,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,764 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 93,764 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 68,881 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,576 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 55,576 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake discs lippied/worn

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake pads very low

rear pads getting low and discs scored and corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,862 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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W404 MWJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W404 MWJ, 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 W404 MWJ registered?

W404 MWJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W404 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 MWJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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