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X518 KRY

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,501 mi
Last recorded143,501 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 KRY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 143,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,625 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 133,607 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 123,903 miles

ESP light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 13 Apr 2011 123,730 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ESP light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 20 Mar 2010 105,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 105,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 86,019 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 86,019 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 72,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,221 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 60,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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X518 KRY is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X518 KRY, 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 X518 KRY registered?

X518 KRY is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X518 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 KRY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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