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X397 BFJ

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,647 mi
Last recorded168,647 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 168,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 165,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 161,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 155,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 155,072 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 145,783 miles

Aux Belt Deteriorated

Centre Exhaust Bracket Deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Washers need Unblocking

Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & hanger snapped off (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside washer jet blocked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs replacing soon (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

service light on

Fail 24 Sep 2016 135,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb looks to fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & hanger snapped off (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside washer jet blocked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs replacing soon (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres a bit soft

engine covers fitted

service light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside washer jet not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes slight bind

items removed from screen prior to test

Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,398 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 109,390 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,401 miles

front wishbones rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 77,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f bottom arm (rear rubber bush) slightly deteriated

Fail 1 Dec 2009 70,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,993 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,048 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,070 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 38,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,690 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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X397 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X397 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.

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What year was X397 BFJ registered?

X397 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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