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X608 BHR

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,481 mi
Last recorded180,481 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 BHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 180,481 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 180,481 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 174,318 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 174,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 163,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 151,239 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 151,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 127,515 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 116,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 116,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 100,204 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,699 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X608 BHR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 X608 BHR, 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 X608 BHR registered?

X608 BHR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X608 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X608 BHR 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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