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X277 AAD

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,857 mi
Last recorded136,857 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 AAD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,857 miles

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 136,857 miles

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight play in top mounts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,483 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,503 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

drivers door card/interior handles missing at time of test but still opens from inside

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,726 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,988 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering arm has slight play at fixing

offside steering arm has slight play at fixing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,467 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside steering arm has slight play at fixing

offside steering arm has slight play at fixing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,466 miles

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

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)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,299 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,201 miles

rear of vehicle has sustained accident damage

Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear of vehicle has sustained accident damage

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,234 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 22,234 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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X277 AAD is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X277 AAD, 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 X277 AAD registered?

X277 AAD is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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