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X987 HGM

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,612 mi
Last recorded75,612 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 HGM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,436 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,118 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,780 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,534 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,572 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,218 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,494 miles

rear axle forward mounting bushes worn

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 20,712 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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X987 HGM is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X987 HGM, 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 X987 HGM registered?

X987 HGM is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 October 2000.

Is X987 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X987 HGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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