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X826 VUA

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,061 mi
Last recorded205,061 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 VUA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 205,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 197,305 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 197,297 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Stop lamp not working Both offside & nearside (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 191,677 miles

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

both wipers split on ends

Pass 10 Sep 2014 184,361 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 175,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 175,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 167,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 167,567 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 159,960 miles

engine oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 152,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 138,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 124,124 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 109,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 70,540 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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X826 VUA is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X826 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.

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What year was X826 VUA registered?

X826 VUA is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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