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X158 UCV

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,642 mi
Last recorded143,642 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 UCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 143,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 143,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 131,115 miles

all four tyres on 1.6mm limit

no blip detected

Fail 7 Oct 2011 131,115 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres on 1.6mm limit

no blip detected

Pass 11 Sep 2010 117,866 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 117,866 miles

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

no blip test detected

Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,153 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 94,153 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 78,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 63,820 miles

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

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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X158 UCV is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X158 UCV, 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 X158 UCV registered?

X158 UCV is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X158 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X158 UCV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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