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AF02 YOY

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,963 mi
Last recorded121,963 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 121,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring slight damage.

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,696 miles

Both front sill area have minor damage, slight movement n/s headlamp, brackets broken. Engine management light on.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eng light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 105,589 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eng light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,772 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 100,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 96,730 miles

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

all brake discs worn

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

minor chips front screen

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres starting to mishape

Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,759 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,324 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,821 miles

Baby seat fitted N/S/R

Front brake pads wearing low

Plastic covers fitted to engine

Fail 27 Mar 2007 64,821 miles

Baby seat fitted N/S/R

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Plastic covers fitted to engine

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,342 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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AF02 YOY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AF02 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

AF02 YOY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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