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W628 XKR

2000 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,805 mi
Last recorded146,805 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,805 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 138,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 138,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 137,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 135,438 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 May 2013 135,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 130,654 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 130,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 129,149 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 125,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 116,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,989 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 101,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W628 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W628 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W628 XKR registered?

W628 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W628 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W628 XKR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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