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X689 VNJ

2000 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,212 mi
Last recorded127,212 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 VNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 127,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 118,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,715 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 103,518 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to limit

Fail 9 Mar 2013 98,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

air bag worning lamp on

damage to n/s side repeter

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

air bag worning lamp on

damage to n/s side repeter

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag worning lamp on

damage to n/s side repeter

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,331 miles

brake fluid level low

airbag light on

centre exhaust mounting securing clip missing

cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

front discs worn

front number plate delaminated

n/s inner cv gaitor split

Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,295 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

boot lock sticking

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust mounting securing clip missing

cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

front and rear pads low

front discs worn

front number plate delaminated

n/s inner cv gaitor split

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,799 miles

airbag light on

all brake discs worn and scored

front number plate detoriated

rear brake pads low

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2009 81,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

airbag light on

all brake discs worn and scored

front number plate detoriated

rear brake pads low

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,194 miles

Impact damage to underside of vehicle; front sub-frame, sump and bellypan

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,621 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)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 71,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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X689 VNJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X689 VNJ, 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 X689 VNJ registered?

X689 VNJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X689 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X689 VNJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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