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X789 KUT

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,666 mi
Last recorded158,666 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 KUT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 158,666 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 158,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,468 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft split

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

offside rear calipier lever not going back to stop.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,119 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 118,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag light on

Clutch very heavy

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S inner cv boot split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 82,934 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,911 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 64,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,487 miles

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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X789 KUT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X789 KUT, 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 X789 KUT registered?

X789 KUT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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