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X272 EKN

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,690 mi
Last recorded81,690 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 81,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 72,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

movement in front suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 55,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,479 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 55,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,014 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,497 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 47,497 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,226 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,298 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 35,298 miles

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

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

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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X272 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X272 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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X272 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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