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X616 JGB

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,681 mi
Last recorded131,681 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 JGB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 131,681 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 131,678 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 129,910 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake may benefit from some attention

Nearside front trackrod end gaitor burst

Nearside front tyre has 2mm of tread left

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2009 129,910 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake may benefit from some attention

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front trackrod end gaitor burst

Nearside front tyre has 2mm of tread left

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing over screen

offside wing mirror glass cracked(not obscuring drivers view to the rear)

rubber boot around track rod end ball joint split

Fail 12 Nov 2008 122,860 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing over screen

offside wing mirror glass cracked(not obscuring drivers view to the rear)

rubber boot around track rod end ball joint split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,242 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 95,242 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear axle mount bushes slightly distorted but not resulting in excessive movement

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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X616 JGB is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X616 JGB, 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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X616 JGB is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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