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X189 FTR

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,145 mi
Last recorded75,145 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil low

Fail 27 Apr 2015 74,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil low

Pass 12 May 2014 69,686 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,648 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,648 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,077 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 48,594 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,493 miles

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

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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X189 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X189 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 X189 FTR registered?

X189 FTR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X189 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X189 FTR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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