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X208 SGF

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,077 mi
Last recorded173,077 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 SGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 173,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 137,197 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 136,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 130,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 125,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 117,392 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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nearside front door mirror glass broken

Fail 19 Nov 2011 110,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

e.m.l.on

nearside front door mirror glass broken

nearside front inner drive-shaft gaitor split

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to make thorough check of offside and nearside rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,203 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 75,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,481 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bands †n/s/r outer cv boot pershing next to inner securing clip †

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,915 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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X208 SGF is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X208 SGF, 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 X208 SGF registered?

X208 SGF is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X208 SGF safe to buy?

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