MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner track rod slight wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner track rod slight wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front cross member corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both front lower suspension arm inner/ rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both front lower suspension arm inner/ rear bushes starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery insecure
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s front wheel bearing noisy
both rear and n/s/f indicator bulbs fading.
front brakepads look to be getting low.
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X597 BDV is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X597 BDV, 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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X597 BDV is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2000.
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