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X179 FTR

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,764 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 64,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

bonnet latch requires attention

engine cover fitted , inspection restricted

front end damage , may require attention to remount o/s headlamp

high level brake lamp not working

n/s head lamp mounting broken , but secure

n/s/front & o/s/front tyres , tread on legal limit (centre) , recommend replace

slight imbalance on brakes

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 May 2006 52,267 miles

large cover over engine restricted view .

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 May 2006 52,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

large cover over engine restricted view .

wheel trims fitted

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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X179 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X179 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

How do I check the history of X179 FTR?

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What year was X179 FTR registered?

X179 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X179 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 FTR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X179 FTR have outstanding finance?

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