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X819 VUA

2000 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,439 mi
Last recorded164,439 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX819 VUA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 164,439 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 157,541 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 157,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 148,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear sheckabsorber dust covers insecure

n.s.r tyre low on tread and small cut insidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2013 148,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear sheckabsorber dust covers insecure

n.s.r tyre low on tread and small cut insidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2012 133,727 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 126,176 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,620 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to wear

Fail 13 Nov 2009 107,721 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 107,721 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 99,241 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 19 Nov 2007 88,700 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 76,135 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 52,146 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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X819 VUA is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X819 VUA, 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 X819 VUA registered?

X819 VUA is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X819 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X819 VUA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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