CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD02 ZDZ

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,787 mi
Last recorded161,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 ZDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 161,787 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Cooling/coolant fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 155,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs heat damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2025 155,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs heat damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2024 149,705 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 149,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 143,648 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,781 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 135,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,961 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 132,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,758 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 117,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,247 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,144 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,584 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,865 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,259 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,989 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2005

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD02 ZDZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AD02 ZDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD02 ZDZ?

You can check the full history of AD02 ZDZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD02 ZDZ registered?

AD02 ZDZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is AD02 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 ZDZ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD02 ZDZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD02 ZDZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.