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X256 XAL

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,582 mi
Last recorded107,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on dash.

front bumper damaged.

offside front steering arm has slight play in it.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 107,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on dash.

front bumper damaged.

offside front steerin g arm has slight movement at its fixings.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,081 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 90,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,776 miles

exhaust blow from join

gear box stiff

wipers poor

Fail 15 Jan 2009 79,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blow from join

gear box stiff

wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,676 miles

n/s washers spraying high

o/s/r indicator discolouring

rear tyres cracking

slight front brake judder

Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,676 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s washers spraying high

o/s/r indicator discolouring

rear tyres cracking

slight front brake judder

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,003 miles

play n/s rack

possible leak o/s cv boot

Fail 28 Oct 2005 65,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 65,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X256 XAL is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X256 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 X256 XAL registered?

X256 XAL is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X256 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 XAL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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