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X216 BFJ

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

235,426 mi
Last recorded235,426 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX216 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 235,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 235,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 218,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 209,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 197,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 187,876 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 163,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2007 163,591 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2006 146,760 miles

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

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

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

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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X216 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X216 BFJ, 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 X216 BFJ registered?

X216 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X216 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X216 BFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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