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X596 NUG

2000 Seat Leon

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,804 mi
Last recorded95,804 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 NUG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 90,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,944 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,944 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,356 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 87,877 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,915 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,657 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,631 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,891 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,213 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside c.v boot seeping grease

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,403 miles

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

offside rear brake hose slightly kinked

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,639 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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X596 NUG is a 2000 Seat Leon in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X596 NUG, 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 X596 NUG registered?

X596 NUG is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is X596 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 NUG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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