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X971 JOG

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

27,259 mi
Last recorded27,259 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 JOG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 27,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 27,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 25,497 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazzard switch operated when ignition turned on and off for couple mins pressing button switch does not work in accordance until stop flashing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 23,677 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 21,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 21,843 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 20,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 18,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking/perishing on inner wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 17,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking from inner wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen has wiper scuff marks.

Fail 17 May 2019 17,394 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking from inner wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot lock faulty .manage to check through inside.

windscreen has wiper scuff marks.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 16,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 16,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,343 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 16,342 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,906 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 15,906 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,280 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 15,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,592 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 14,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 13,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,221 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 12,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,024 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 11,024 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,217 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 10,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/r tyre running flat

Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,565 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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X971 JOG is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 X971 JOG, 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 X971 JOG registered?

X971 JOG is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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