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X551 AAK

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,888 mi
Last recorded94,888 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 AAK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,888 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 May 2018 87,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 68,171 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 61,782 miles

slight blow on exhaust centre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,305 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both under trays insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2012 51,953 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both under trays insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,879 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

offside nearside front under trays insecure

rear discs corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,134 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n side and of side under covers insecure

rear discs corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,441 miles

drivers mirror cover sharp edges

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,464 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,202 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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X551 AAK is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X551 AAK, 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 X551 AAK registered?

X551 AAK is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X551 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 AAK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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