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X97 EKJ

2000 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,829 mi
Last recorded74,829 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 EKJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,449 miles

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake pads on limit

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,106 miles

offside front and rear tyres perishing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

offside rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,247 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front inner brake pads look low

offside rear tyre pershing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,939 miles

Offside rear tyre, tread starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,662 miles

Front and rear number plates poor.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 22,103 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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X97 EKJ is a 2000 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 X97 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

How do I check the history of X97 EKJ?

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What year was X97 EKJ registered?

X97 EKJ is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X97 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 EKJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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