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X146 TAO

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,600 mi
Last recorded113,600 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 TAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2012 113,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,978 miles

Front brake discs badly worn on inner face

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake discs worn but not to excess

Fail 15 Mar 2011 103,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs badly worn on inner face

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake discs worn but not to excess

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,278 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 24 Mar 2010 92,240 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,987 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,051 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 50,051 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight excess movement in steering rack joints

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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X146 TAO is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X146 TAO, 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 X146 TAO registered?

X146 TAO is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X146 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X146 TAO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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