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X701 RCC

2000 Seat Leon S

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,441 mi
Last recorded63,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon S78,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 RCC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,441 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,562 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 41,778 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,961 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 36,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S?

Based on 1,143 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,285
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Stop lamp not working 7
coil spring incomplete 5
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Registration plate lamp not fitted 3
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X701 RCC is a 2000 Seat Leon S in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 78,321 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X701 RCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Leon S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X701 RCC registered?

X701 RCC is a 2000 Seat Leon S, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X701 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 RCC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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