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X239 XAL

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,994 mi
Last recorded93,994 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 93,994 miles

centre exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2012 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

centre exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,455 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 16 Sep 2009 77,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,173 miles

nearside number plate lamp lense missing

Fail 25 Jul 2008 68,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,296 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,787 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)

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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X239 XAL is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X239 XAL, 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 X239 XAL registered?

X239 XAL is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X239 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X239 XAL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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