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X526 AEU

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,054 mi
Last recorded93,054 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 AEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,054 miles

air bag waring light staying on

front fog lamps staying on with lights

Fail 26 Oct 2012 93,054 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag waring light staying on

front fog lamps staying on with lights

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light staying on

brake waring light staying on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,220 miles

N/s Rear Wheel Bearing Slight Noise

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,216 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,244 miles

slight damage to osr tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,463 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 24,463 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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X526 AEU is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X526 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X526 AEU registered?

X526 AEU is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X526 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 AEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X526 AEU have outstanding finance?

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