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X187 FTR

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,527 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)

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,502 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 98,633 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 98,625 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 92,899 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake pads only just above legal limit and emissions only just came down enough during test

Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,899 miles

front brake pads only just above legal limit and emissions only just came down enough during test

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,139 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPON ENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,650 miles

rear upper stop light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2008 69,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

airbag light on

slight play in suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

airbag light on

slight play in suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,889 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 7 Jul 2005 46,209 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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X187 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X187 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.

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What year was X187 FTR registered?

X187 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X187 FTR safe to buy?

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