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AF02 RMY

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,507 mi
Last recorded117,507 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 RMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,507 miles

both front tyres on 2.5mm and low on stepped tread

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,613 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

Fail 15 Nov 2013 112,613 miles

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

front exhaust bracket snapped

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 109,133 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 109,130 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,665 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,115 miles

advisory from previous test no 440442090229

Fail 19 Oct 2010 94,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear pads wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 81,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 74,240 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 starting to wear out of shape

Fail 22 Nov 2008 74,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,814 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 37,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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AF02 RMY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF02 RMY, 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 AF02 RMY registered?

AF02 RMY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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