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X818 BFJ

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,197 mi
Last recorded108,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 108,197 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,453 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2010 77,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,961 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advice near side rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,496 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,001 miles

front brake disks and pads required approx 5000 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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X818 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X818 BFJ, 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 X818 BFJ registered?

X818 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X818 BFJ safe to buy?

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