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X295 EKN

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,850 mi
Last recorded84,850 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX295 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2020 84,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brakes tight to turn

damage to o/s wing

rear axle heavy corroded on limit more then one place

wipers slow to wipe but still working and clearing screen at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,979 miles

exhaust in poor condtion

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both outter (1.2.1b)

exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,447 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing

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

Offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,281 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,477 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,436 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,640 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 19,639 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 15,442 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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X295 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X295 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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X295 EKN is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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