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X249 EKN

2000 Seat Leon

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,005 mi
Last recorded164,005 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 164,005 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 160,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 160,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 154,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 148,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 148,945 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2012 133,863 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 133,862 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 129,140 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering rack arm offside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 125,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

number plate light dim

Pass 25 Sep 2009 113,718 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 113,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front flexible brake pipe covered in graese

Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,568 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,324 miles

Near side front inner d/shaft gear oil weep.

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,043 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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X249 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Bronze 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 X249 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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X249 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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