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X79 EKJ

2000 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 EKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,942 miles

n/s rear wheel has a slight 'warp'

o/s rear tyre has a small 'nick' in the sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s rear wheel has a slight 'warp'

o/s rear tyre has a small 'nick' in the sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,655 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,534 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,224 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 74,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,562 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,856 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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X79 EKJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 X79 EKJ, 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 X79 EKJ registered?

X79 EKJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 October 2000.

Is X79 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 EKJ shows 13 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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