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X457 MBM

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,182 mi
Last recorded132,182 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 MBM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,182 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 132,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 123,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 116,206 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 116,206 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,714 miles

o/s front lower control arm rear bush play

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,714 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

o/s front lower control arm rear bush play

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 103,517 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 103,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 97,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,660 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 88,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,170 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,167 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,347 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 52,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 43,809 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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X457 MBM is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X457 MBM, 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 X457 MBM registered?

X457 MBM is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2000.

Is X457 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X457 MBM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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