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X279 HKW

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 HKW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,348 miles

oil leak evident

poss power steering fluid leak

rear brakes can be felt dragging slightly when rotated by hand, rectification recommended.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 96,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak evident

poss power steering fluid leak

rear brakes can be felt dragging slightly when rotated by hand, rectification recommended.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,338 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

front tyres wearing low on the edges of the tread

Pass 23 May 2014 82,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake can be felt dragging slightly when rotated by hand

offside rack end balljoint worn,replacement recommended

Fail 21 May 2014 82,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake can be felt dragging slightly when rotated by hand

offside rack end balljoint worn,replacement recommended

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,486 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,031 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 56,030 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 50,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 50,379 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 42,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 36,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,995 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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X279 HKW is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X279 HKW, 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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What year was X279 HKW registered?

X279 HKW is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X279 HKW safe to buy?

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