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W588 EWX

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,406 mi
Last recorded127,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 EWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 127,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and o/s one worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s mirror cover insecure

rear discs corroded

slight play in n/s tie rod fixings

Fail 18 Jun 2016 114,783 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and o/s one worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

n/s mirror cover insecure

rear discs corroded

slight play in n/s tie rod fixings

Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,578 miles

ADVISE Play in nearside steering rack inner knucle joint.

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,215 miles

ADVISE slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle joint

Fail 1 Jul 2014 87,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISE slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle joint

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,075 miles

ADVISE front and rear registration plates starting to deteriate

ADVISE slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle joint.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,992 miles

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,519 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,099 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,254 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 28,254 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear pads getting low o/s/r

slight brake bind o/s/r

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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W588 EWX is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W588 EWX, 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 W588 EWX registered?

W588 EWX is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W588 EWX safe to buy?

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