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X597 JOL

2000 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,609 mi
Last recorded168,609 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 JOL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 168,609 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 168,609 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 153,674 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 153,673 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 149,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust middle box mounting bracket for rubbers broken

Fail 6 Sep 2012 149,411 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust middle box mounting bracket for rubbers broken

Pass 7 Sep 2011 129,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,428 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 108,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,422 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 88,321 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,364 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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X597 JOL is a 2000 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JOL, 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 X597 JOL registered?

X597 JOL is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X597 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X597 JOL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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