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X482 RST

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,256 mi
Last recorded101,256 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 RST
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,256 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 101,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 24 Jul 2008 88,917 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,453 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 65,340 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,340 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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X482 RST is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X482 RST, 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 X482 RST registered?

X482 RST is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X482 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for X482 RST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X482 RST have outstanding finance?

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