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X797 HLW

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,229 mi
Last recorded114,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 HLW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,229 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,728 miles

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

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

center seatbelt stouck brocken

Fail 11 Jan 2016 110,718 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

center seatbelt stouck brocken

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 107,147 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 100,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,641 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,404 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating.

Front anti roll bar 'D' mounting buhses are worn slightly.

Puncture in nearside rear tyre. ( 1 nail and 1 screw in tread )

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,404 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating.

Front anti roll bar 'D' mounting buhses are worn slightly.

Puncture in nearside rear tyre. ( 1 nail and 1 screw in tread )

Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emitions very slow to drop

f/n/s tyre found low on presure (inflated before mot)

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,662 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are perrished.

Both rear indicator lamp bulbs are loosing their yellow colour.

The N/S (gearbox) engine mount is starting to spli.

The N/S/F shock is damp.

The front number plate is starting to seperate.

Water marks noted from the thermostat housing and left lower side of the radiator.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 80,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

The N/S/F shock is damp.

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are perrished.

Both headlamp aims needed to be reset.

Both rear indicator lamp bulbs are loosing their yellow colour.

The N/S (gearbox) engine mount is starting to spli.

The front number plate is starting to seperate.

The key does not work with the O/S/F door lock.

Water marks noted from the thermostat housing and left lower side of the radiator.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 77,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,803 miles

nearside sill damaged but not holed.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,842 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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X797 HLW is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X797 HLW, 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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X797 HLW is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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