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X161 WCG

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,160 mi
Last recorded141,160 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 WCG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 141,160 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 141,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 135,286 miles

Disks scored

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 135,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 128,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 128,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,903 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 126,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,050 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 124,034 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 123,982 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp aims loosing shape

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

locking not working

Pass 22 Apr 2010 115,747 miles

front and rear discs rusty and pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 115,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front and rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2008 96,390 miles

both rear road springs rusty

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,312 miles

rear brake pads on wear limit.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 60,312 miles

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

rear brake pads on wear limit.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,991 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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X161 WCG is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WCG, 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 X161 WCG registered?

X161 WCG is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X161 WCG safe to buy?

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