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X179 EKN

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,177 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2008 73,399 miles

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

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

WRONG front brake discs fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,540 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 65,540 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2006 57,797 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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X179 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X179 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 X179 EKN registered?

X179 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X179 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 EKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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