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X778 HDP

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,783 mi
Last recorded170,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 HDP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 170,783 miles

oil light on engine rattle

Fail 26 Jul 2014 170,783 miles

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

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

oil light on engine rattle

Pass 12 Jul 2013 160,870 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 160,853 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 146,804 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 146,797 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering system noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2011 138,497 miles

Rear seat not fitted at time of Test.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 137,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear seat not fitted at time of Test.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 120,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,732 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad worn to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X778 HDP is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X778 HDP, 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 X778 HDP registered?

X778 HDP is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X778 HDP safe to buy?

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