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W956 XKR

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,041 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2017 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,935 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)

n/side washer jet inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,470 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread depth

rear coil springs corroding

scuffing to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 13 Mar 2010 39,577 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,577 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,952 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,911 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,649 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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W956 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W956 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 W956 XKR registered?

W956 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W956 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W956 XKR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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