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X997 LOK

2000 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,672 mi
Last recorded136,672 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 LOK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,672 miles

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

play o/s steering rack end..

Fail 1 Nov 2017 136,671 miles

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

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

exhaust slight deterioration..

play o/s steering rack end..

Pass 31 Oct 2016 130,807 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 130,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,798 miles

slight play steering rack ends..

Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,950 miles

slight play in steering rack end n/s...

Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 96,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,398 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,454 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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X997 LOK is a 2000 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X997 LOK, 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 X997 LOK registered?

X997 LOK is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X997 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 LOK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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