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X657 JGB

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,858 mi
Last recorded132,858 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 JGB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,858 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty/front 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/slight GREASE leak n/s outer cv boot /tank straps rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/front 0/s n/s tyres worn inner edges monitor/p/spipes rusty /rack noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear 0/s n/s discs worn n/s disc/pads OVERHEATED recommend REPLACED/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/NOISE 0/s rear wheel /f/r susp rusty/f/r sub frames rusty/p/spipes rusty rack noisy monitor/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/

Fail 8 Mar 2013 125,784 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear 0/s n/s discs worn n/s disc/pads OVERHEATED recommend REPLACED/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/NOISE 0/s rear wheel /f/r susp rusty/f/r sub frames rusty/p/spipes rusty rack noisy monitor/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front discs0/s n/s slightly worn/rear discs 0/s n/s worn/overheated/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust ROTTEN slight leaksCENTREW?REAR REPLACE/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/front/rear sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty

p/spipes rusty/rack noisy n/s worst MONITOR/

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn/f/r b/hoses rusty/front o/s n/s b/hoses rusty/p/spipes rusty//f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2008 101,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dipstick tube broken

Fail 28 Oct 2008 101,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dipstick tube broken

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,882 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 76,866 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,684 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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X657 JGB is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X657 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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What year was X657 JGB registered?

X657 JGB is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X657 JGB safe to buy?

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