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W608 XKR

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

alternator belt showing signs of perishing

centre brake light not working

complete exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre showing 2.5mm and offside front showing 2mm

rear registration plate showing signs of deterioration

timing belt due at 117895 or 22/06/2010?

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

alternator belt showing slight perishing

centre brake light not working

nearside and offside front tyres showing 2.5mm

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear registration plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 29 May 2009 85,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine undertray damaged

nearside front side light bulb slightly dim

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe [above diesel tank]

Pass 27 May 2008 78,318 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside front tyres showing 2 to 2.5mm and worn on inside edges

nearside and offside rear tyres showing 2.5mm

offside engine undershield securing cover damaged

unable to see rear section of offside front to rear brake pipe [above diesel tank]

Pass 7 Jul 2007 70,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light not working

rear wiper blade worn

unable to see offside rear section of front to rear brake pipe [above heat shield]

Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,172 miles

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

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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W608 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W608 XKR, 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 W608 XKR registered?

W608 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W608 XKR safe to buy?

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