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X163 GJF

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,666 mi
Last recorded188,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 GJF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 188,666 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 188,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 176,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 166,284 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 166,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 156,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 156,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 138,966 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 138,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 127,596 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 127,540 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 110,761 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 18 Oct 2006 97,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,846 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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X163 GJF is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X163 GJF, 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

How do I check the history of X163 GJF?

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What year was X163 GJF registered?

X163 GJF is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X163 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X163 GJF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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