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X79 AET

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,937 mi
Last recorded94,937 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 AET
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,395 miles

Condensation in NS headlamp

Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,350 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,042 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,420 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,872 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,646 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,438 miles

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

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

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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X79 AET is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X79 AET, 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 X79 AET registered?

X79 AET is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X79 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 AET shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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