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X812 RDA

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 RDA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 66,817 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 62,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible hose to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,181 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,153 miles

Front to rear corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,008 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 36,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,766 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 22,766 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,190 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 24,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 21,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X812 RDA is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X812 RDA, 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 X812 RDA registered?

X812 RDA is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X812 RDA safe to buy?

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