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X238 EKN

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,383 mi
Last recorded142,383 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 142,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 129,497 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 116,543 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,080 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 102,139 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 102,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 94,376 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

air con leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,376 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air con leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

vehicle has modified suspension

Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2009 81,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear boot does not open

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,528 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 74,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 49,842 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,364 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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X238 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X238 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 X238 EKN registered?

X238 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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