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A12 XPJ

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil level low

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,106 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil level low

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,103 miles

exhaust noisey

heatshield loose

travel in h/brake

Fail 21 Mar 2011 93,103 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

heatshield loose

travel in h/brake

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,185 miles

Lambda cable chaffing on exhaust

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Lambda cable chaffing on exhaust

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,954 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 49,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A12 XPJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 XPJ, 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 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 XPJ registered?

A12 XPJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is A12 XPJ safe to buy?

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