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X579 NGF

2000 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,562 mi
Last recorded107,562 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 NGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r outer sill has some traces of filler found

rear parking brake required some repair or adjustment

Fail 8 Jun 2016 107,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 106,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,047 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,503 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,041 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,014 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,708 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 42,691 miles

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

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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X579 NGF is a 2000 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X579 NGF, 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 X579 NGF registered?

X579 NGF is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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