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X183 EKN

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2016 140,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 119,559 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear discs rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 92,800 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 86,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 72,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,148 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 58,116 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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X183 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X183 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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X183 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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