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X295 EJE

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,195 mi
Last recorded199,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX295 EJE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 199,195 miles

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2015 199,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2015 184,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 162,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 155,218 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 152,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 136,293 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 136,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,120 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside mirror

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,735 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 104,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 79,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,118 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 65,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 44,997 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X295 EJE is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X295 EJE, 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 X295 EJE registered?

X295 EJE is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X295 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X295 EJE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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