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W659 XTR

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,291 mi
Last recorded156,291 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 XTR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 156,291 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,562 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 139,562 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 132,233 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,571 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 95,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,832 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 78,944 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,950 miles

Engine RPM and Co% fluctuated several times during emmisions test.Advise investigation.

Exhaust system has a slight leak near joint/sleeve.(Close to "Cat").

Front brake discs worn.Advise replacement.

Inner front brake pads worn to 4 to 6mm.Advise replacement.

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

Nearside rear tyre cut in several places on tread surface,close to cord/ply depth.Advise replacement.

Offside rear tyre worn to approx,2 to 3mm.

Offside tyre-inner sidewall slightly mishaped.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,504 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Centre exhaust mount fractured.

Front brake pads have an approx wear limit of 2000 to 3000 mls.

N/S/F and O/S/F inner anti roll bar mounts worn.

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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W659 XTR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W659 XTR, 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 W659 XTR registered?

W659 XTR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W659 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W659 XTR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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