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X703 JGB

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 JGB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,762 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 80,762 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,152 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,152 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 67,708 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 67,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 63,329 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 63,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,530 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2009 53,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,572 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 36,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 27,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 27,085 miles

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

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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X703 JGB is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X703 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 X703 JGB registered?

X703 JGB is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X703 JGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X703 JGB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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