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W771 XJE

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,312 mi
Last recorded129,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 XJE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 129,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 129,312 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 121,538 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 121,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,092 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,092 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 109,723 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 103,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre mounting broken around weld

nearside front indicator bulb losing colour

noise when clutch pedal depressed

vehicle struggled to pass emissions c.o. test at idle and fast idle

Fail 11 Jul 2015 103,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

noise when clutch pedal depressed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre mounting broken around weld

nearside front indicator bulb losing colour

vehicle struggled to pass emissions c.o. test at idle and fast idle

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,866 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,735 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,907 miles

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

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

welds broken away from centre exhaust mounting

Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,893 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

welds broken away from centre exhaust mounting

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,548 miles

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

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

o/sf tyre worn on inner treads

welds broken away from centre exhaust mounting

Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,548 miles

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

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

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

o/sf tyre worn on inner treads

welds broken away from centre exhaust mounting

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,618 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,894 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 78,893 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 75,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,226 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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W771 XJE is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W771 XJE, 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 W771 XJE registered?

W771 XJE is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W771 XJE safe to buy?

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