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X257 NWT

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,129 mi
Last recorded79,129 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 NWT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 79,108 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner C V boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner C V boot split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,433 miles

1 litre 5/30 fully added for emissions test.

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside inner C V boot split.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1 litre 5/30 fully added for emissions test.

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside inner C V boot split.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,826 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,616 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 57,713 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,662 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 54,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,075 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,796 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 36,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X257 NWT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X257 NWT, 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 X257 NWT registered?

X257 NWT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X257 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 NWT shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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