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X161 NBP

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,579 mi
Last recorded125,579 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 NBP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 125,579 miles

C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION R FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-RACK.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.SCREEN DAMAGE.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 125,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION R FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT-RACK.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.SCREEN DAMAGE.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 120,212 miles

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 120,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OIL/COOLANT LEVEL MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 111,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,291 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear lamp cracked

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,468 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 46,486 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,486 miles

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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X161 NBP is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X161 NBP, 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 X161 NBP registered?

X161 NBP is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X161 NBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X161 NBP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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