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X359 JEC

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,702 mi
Last recorded139,702 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 JEC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 139,702 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 139,702 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 133,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 126,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 126,990 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 122,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 114,170 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 114,170 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 100,661 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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X359 JEC is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X359 JEC, 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 X359 JEC registered?

X359 JEC is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X359 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X359 JEC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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