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X129 SKJ

2000 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

265,354 mi
Last recorded265,354 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 SKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 265,354 miles

centre section of exhaust starting to corrode

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 255,526 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear brake discs corroding

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 29 Jan 2019 255,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner steering rack end worn

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear brake discs corroding

rear bump stops worn

rear shocks damp

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2018 247,554 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2017 240,149 miles

both rear tyres on inner egde worn low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 222,966 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner edge worn low on trye

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear inner edge worn low on tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2016 222,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner edge worn low on trye

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear inner edge worn low on tyre

water leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 207,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 192,981 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge of tread

Pass 31 Jan 2013 178,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 163,163 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2011 148,755 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 148,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 136,506 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 121,282 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 121,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 103,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,384 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 86,384 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 69,180 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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X129 SKJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X129 SKJ, 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 X129 SKJ registered?

X129 SKJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X129 SKJ safe to buy?

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