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FP04 GXV

2000 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 GXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 132,407 miles

all brake pipes slightly corrodid

Fail 15 Feb 2017 132,407 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 123,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,080 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,825 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,825 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,985 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,796 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FP04 GXV is a 2000 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP04 GXV, 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 FP04 GXV registered?

FP04 GXV is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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