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X418 EBT

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,407 mi
Last recorded83,407 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 EBT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 83,407 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 83,406 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 May 2011 83,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 77,369 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 77,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2009 70,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,190 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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X418 EBT is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X418 EBT, 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 X418 EBT registered?

X418 EBT is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X418 EBT safe to buy?

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