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X494 ACB

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 ACB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s + n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

n/s inner gaitor deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

traction control light illuminated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

traction control light illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,500 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter is twisted

traction control light is on

Fail 9 Oct 2015 79,407 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter is twisted

traction control light is on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,618 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,612 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,703 miles

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

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

nearside front constant volocity joing gaitor damp with fluid

Pass 1 Aug 2009 51,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,040 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 39,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,078 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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X494 ACB is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X494 ACB, 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 X494 ACB registered?

X494 ACB is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X494 ACB safe to buy?

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