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X849 JHS

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,377 mi
Last recorded134,377 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 JHS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,665 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,799 miles

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

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 23 Sep 2014 120,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight bind from offside rear

Fail 24 May 2014 119,418 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 117,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 88,459 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 88,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 73,990 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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X849 JHS is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X849 JHS, 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 X849 JHS registered?

X849 JHS is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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