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X254 FDL

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 FDL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 89,593 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,572 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 74,756 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,181 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 56,181 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 46,848 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,041 miles

uneven tread on rear os tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,041 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)

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

uneven tread on rear os tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,928 miles

rear number plate slight delamination.

rear offside tyre slight uneven wear.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,555 miles

rear number plate slight disfiguring.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,718 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 27,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear offside brake slight binding.

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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X254 FDL is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X254 FDL, 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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X254 FDL is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X254 FDL safe to buy?

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