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W89 XGH

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on25 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 XGH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2015 87,469 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2015 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 78,458 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 78,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 77,018 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low outer edge - slight oil mist to PAS pipe o/s/f by banjo - both rear coil springs corroded- lower arm rubbers cracking - both front tyre wearing centre - oil mist n/s/f inner cv boot.

Pass 8 May 2012 74,236 miles

Washer bottle leak - rear coil springs corroding- front lower arm bushes cracking- mudflap loose n/s/r

Pass 12 May 2011 69,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear mudflap loose close to road wheel

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 65,262 miles

Both front top strut mounts have uplift

Front lower suspension arm rear mount rubbers cracked

Leak from washer pipe

Offside rear axle rubber bush split

Pass 8 May 2009 59,330 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing low

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Catalyst exhaust shield missing?

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 56,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,972 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 45,097 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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W89 XGH is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W89 XGH, 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 W89 XGH registered?

W89 XGH is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W89 XGH safe to buy?

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