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X236 BFJ

2000 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,876 mi
Last recorded187,876 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 187,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 177,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 172,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 160,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 145,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 133,721 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 133,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 114,689 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 114,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 102,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 80,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,914 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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X236 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X236 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

How do I check the history of X236 BFJ?

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What year was X236 BFJ registered?

X236 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X236 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X236 BFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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