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X783 AMO

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,670 mi
Last recorded102,670 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 AMO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,670 miles

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

front anti roll bar d rubbers slightly worn

rear brake discs rusty condition

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Jan 2014 102,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front anti roll bar d rubbers slightly worn

rear brake discs rusty condition

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs in rusty condition

Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs in rusty condition

wipers smeering screen

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,461 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 88,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,246 miles

airbag light displayed

front tyres worn on outer edges

wipers perished front an rear

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,384 miles

airbag light on

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 80,000 miles

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

airbag light on

oil leak

rear pads close to legal

Fail 4 Mar 2009 70,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

airbag light stay on from tell tale

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,012 miles

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

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

airbag light stay on from tell tale

Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,000 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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X783 AMO is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 X783 AMO, 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 X783 AMO registered?

X783 AMO is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X783 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X783 AMO 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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