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X933 HBY

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,662 mi
Last recorded147,662 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX933 HBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,662 miles

Offside Rear surface corrosion to floor

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,678 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 136,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 121,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 114,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 105,967 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,549 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 100,545 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 93,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 88,506 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,506 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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X933 HBY is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X933 HBY, 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 X933 HBY registered?

X933 HBY is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X933 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X933 HBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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