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X496 NUD

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,614 mi
Last recorded75,614 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 NUD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,614 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 69,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,180 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,886 miles

NSF tyre low in tread

Rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NSF tyre low in tread

NSR tyre has a nail in

Rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,950 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 61,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,053 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriating around edge of tread (cracks)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriating around edge of tread (cracks)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,422 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking inside tread advise early replacement

Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,688 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,689 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)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 46,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,822 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 39,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 29,473 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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X496 NUD is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X496 NUD, 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 X496 NUD registered?

X496 NUD is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X496 NUD safe to buy?

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