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X761 AWS

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,251 mi
Last recorded132,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 AWS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 124,785 miles

N/S/F seat belt is slow to retract

Top fixing is broken on O/S head light

Fail 30 Jan 2013 124,785 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/F seat belt is slow to retract

Top fixing is broken on O/S head light

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,310 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 115,310 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit 195/65/15

n/s/r tyre well worn and worn unevenly

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,945 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm 195/65/15

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2011 107,945 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm 195/65/15

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2010 99,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,878 miles

one child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2009 89,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

one child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

rear brake pads and discs well worn and sticking slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2008 478,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,683 miles

n/s/r tyre well worn and badly flat spotted 195/65/15

Fail 15 Nov 2005 56,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X761 AWS is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X761 AWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X761 AWS registered?

X761 AWS is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2000.

Is X761 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X761 AWS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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