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X166 FTR

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,908 mi
Last recorded171,908 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 171,908 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 167,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 154,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 144,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 133,485 miles

nsr spring weakened

Fail 3 Oct 2013 133,485 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsr shock has negligable damping effect

nsr spring weakened

Pass 14 Aug 2012 122,999 miles

Nsf tyre cutting out on inner edge

Osf tyre cutting out on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear axle beam bushes wearing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 58,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X166 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X166 FTR, 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 X166 FTR registered?

X166 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X166 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X166 FTR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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