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X308 FOT

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,394 mi
Last recorded107,394 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 FOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,394 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,118 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,118 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,334 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 60,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 35,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 31,317 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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X308 FOT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X308 FOT, 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 X308 FOT registered?

X308 FOT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X308 FOT safe to buy?

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