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X431 KRW

2000 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,921 mi
Last recorded132,921 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 KRW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 132,921 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 132,921 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 117,274 miles

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

all brake discs in poor condition

exhaust system very rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape on inner edges and starting to get low on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2011 117,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Door mirrors held on with tape.

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,030 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

front indicators pale

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 10 Aug 2010 113,720 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

front indicators pale

near side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,048 miles

Front brake disc worn.

Nearside sill lip damaged.

Offside rear tyre underinflated and sidewall damaged.

Rear axle bushes starting to split.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 110,045 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs ridged

near side reverse lamp broken

near side sill lip damaged

off side front indicator faded

rear axle mounts worn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2007 92,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 92,946 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 88,544 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 88,544 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 84,524 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 84,517 miles

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

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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X431 KRW is a 2000 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X431 KRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X431 KRW registered?

X431 KRW is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X431 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X431 KRW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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