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X231 OUD

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,632 mi
Last recorded160,632 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 OUD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 160,632 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 148,528 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 148,457 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

front registration plate shows damage.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front headlamp beam image is weak.

off and near side rear brake discs show extensive corrosion/pitting.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 127,488 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front headlamp beam image is weak.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side rear brake discs show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,345 miles

both rear discs poor condition

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shouder

Fail 16 Jan 2012 113,345 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear discs poor condition

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shouder

Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,626 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 107,626 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,215 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 100,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,209 miles

off side rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,801 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,530 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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X231 OUD is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X231 OUD, 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 X231 OUD registered?

X231 OUD is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X231 OUD safe to buy?

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