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X173 EKN

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,633 mi
Last recorded234,633 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 234,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 227,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 227,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 222,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 214,110 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 214,104 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 204,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 197,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 189,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 180,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 152,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 125,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,475 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Apr 2008 97,475 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,680 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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X173 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 X173 EKN, 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 X173 EKN registered?

X173 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X173 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X173 EKN 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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