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X79 EKO

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

45,505 mi
Last recorded45,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 EKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 45,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rears and rears Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight freeplay to steering detected at nearside wheel

Fail 14 Jul 2025 44,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm hinge corroded/stiff (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight freeplay to steering detected at nearside wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rear brake pipe assemblies (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 15 Jul 2024 43,678 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rear brake pipe assemblies (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,826 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 39,574 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 39,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

off side rear handbrake performance poor

Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,401 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,617 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 37,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,605 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 34,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,755 miles

N/S/R coil spring- lower location loop corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,922 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES- Tread cracking,lifting.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 17,318 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 EKO is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 EKO, 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 X79 EKO registered?

X79 EKO is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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