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X617 RGA

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,271 mi
Last recorded120,271 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 RGA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 120,271 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Both (2.5.B.1b)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 120,271 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Both (2.5.B.1b)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

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

Stop lamp not working Sticky switch (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,684 miles

engine leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 107,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

baby seats fitted

engine leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,768 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,384 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 89,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,551 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rar no plate deterirated

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,996 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 64,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,069 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 43,803 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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X617 RGA is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X617 RGA, 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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X617 RGA is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X617 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X617 RGA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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