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W979 XGF

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,513 mi
Last recorded145,513 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 XGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 145,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2017 145,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 136,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 136,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 132,212 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 124,047 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 116,280 miles

slight play in o/s/f top susp mount

Pass 26 May 2012 108,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 101,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 90,906 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 90,906 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 81,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 81,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 75,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 70,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 70,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 66,975 miles

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

nail in n\s rear tyre thread

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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W979 XGF is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W979 XGF, 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 W979 XGF registered?

W979 XGF is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W979 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 XGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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