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X436 ETO

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,346 mi
Last recorded151,346 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 ETO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 151,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 151,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 147,797 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

corrosion front suspension components and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2015 147,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working intermitent (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

corrosion front suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2013 147,128 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

nearside nos plate light damaged

offside hand brake cable outer has signs of wear

Pass 11 Dec 2012 143,003 miles

both outer sills damaged

coolant level low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 142,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

both outer sills damaged

coolant level low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 137,248 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 137,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 118,409 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 117,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake deteriorated n/side and o/side surface badly pitted rusted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 108,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 108,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 92,780 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 92,780 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 71,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,286 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2005 46,494 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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X436 ETO is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X436 ETO, 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 X436 ETO registered?

X436 ETO is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X436 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X436 ETO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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