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W409 XKR

2000 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,358 mi
Last recorded181,358 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 181,358 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 181,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 176,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 171,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,674 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 166,674 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 158,909 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 158,909 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 151,842 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 151,842 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 144,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,448 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 133,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2013 122,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 121,873 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 121,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 112,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,177 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,878 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 78,860 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,693 miles

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

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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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W409 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W409 XKR, 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 W409 XKR registered?

W409 XKR is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W409 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W409 XKR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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